A net gain (i.e. ,positive energy balance)of ____________kcal is required to add 1 pound of adipose tissue.

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It is estimated that a net gain of 3500 kcal is required to add 1 pound of adipose tissue. This is because 1 pound of adipose tissue is equivalent to about 454 grams, and each gram of adipose tissue contains approximately 7.7 kcal of energy. Therefore, 454 grams x 7.7 kcal/gram = 3495.8 kcal, which is rounded up to 3500 kcal.

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