Chapter 3, Problem 59E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Calculate the excess nutritional energy consumed by the adult per day in kilojoules and number of days it will take to gain $\text{1 lb}$.

Concept introduction: The difference between the total energy consumed by the adult and the energy used by the individual gives the excess nutritional energy in calories. Convert this energy into kilojoules. Then, the number of days that the person takes to gain $\text{1 lb}$ is determined.

To determine: The excess nutritional energy consumed by an adult per day and the number of days that the person takes to gain $\text{1 lb}$.