The BMR of José, an adult human male, is approximately 1,800 kcal/day. Suppose that José ate 2,400 kcal of food in one day and that walking at a slow pace "burns" approximately 150 kcal per hour. How many hours would José have to walk to have a net zero energy gain for the day?

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José's net energy intake after eating 2,400 kcal and having a BMR of 1,800 kcal is 600 kcal (2,400 - 1,800). To burn 600 kcal at a rate of 150 kcal per hour, he would need to walk for 4 hours (600 / 150 = 4).

The BMR of José, an Adult Human Male, Is Approximately