Excess caloric intake is to _____ as restricted caloric intake is to _____.
A) basal metabolic rate; body mass index
B) positive energy balance; negative energy balance
C) body mass index; basal metabolic rate
D) negative energy balance; positive energy balance

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Excess caloric intake leads to a positive energy balance, meaning that the body is taking in more calories than it is burning. Restricted caloric intake leads to a negative energy balance, meaning that the body is burning more calories than it is taking in. Therefore, the correct answer is B, positive energy balance and negative energy balance.

Excess Caloric Intake Is to _____ as Restricted Caloric Intake