To maintain body fat, which activity is recommended?

• A. Exercise
• B. Sleeping Deeply
• C. Overeating
• D. Sitting Quietly

Answer: (A)

Regular physical activity helps manage energy balance and supports stable body fat. To keep body fat level steady, calories consumed should roughly equal calories burned. Exercise increases daily energy expenditure, which helps you maintain that balance when your eating habits are aligned with your activity level. It also helps preserve lean mass and improves metabolic health, making it the most effective choice among the options for maintaining body fat.

Sleeping deeply is important for recovery and hormone regulation, but by itself it doesn’t actively balance daily energy intake and expenditure. Overeating raises energy intake and can lead to increased body fat unless offset by higher energy expenditure. Sitting quietly uses little energy, so it doesn't meaningfully support maintaining body fat.