True or False:
The number of calories consumed must equal the number of calories burned
False.
The number of calories consumed does not have to equal the number of calories burned for everyone. It depends on an individual's specific goals and needs. If someone wants to maintain their current weight, then the number of calories consumed and burned should roughly balance out. However, if someone wants to lose weight, they may need to consume fewer calories than they burn to create a calorie deficit. Conversely, if someone wants to gain weight, they may need to consume more calories than they burn to create a calorie surplus.