Andy has been consuming a set number of calories and recently added an additional 100 calories in the form of a daily snack. Although he is not trying to lose weight, he has lost one pound per week over the last two months. He wants to increase his level of activity and exercise.He wants to return to his weight from two months ago. Which strategy should he follow to prevent becoming underweight?

Increase his activity and exercise levels and add more calories to gradually gain weight
Increase his activity and exercise levels and eat the same number of calories to gradually gain weight

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Andy has been consuming a set number of calories and recently added an additional 100 calories in the form of a daily snack. Although he is not trying to lose weight, he has lost one pound per week over the last two months. He wants to increase his level of activity and exercise.He wants to return to his weight from two months ago. Which strategy should he follow to prevent becoming underweight?

 Increase his activity and exercise levels and add more calories to gradually gain weight
 Increase his activity and exercise levels and eat the same number of calories to gradually gain weight

anonymous · Answer

c.Increase his calories consumed and do less activity and exercise until he reaches his target weight

anonymous · Answer

I know that you need to find a balance between calories consumed and calories used helps maintain your current weight.

anonymous · Answer

A would make the most sense as he wants to increase his activity level as well.