Kaloriylijäämän
Kaloriylijäämä refers to a state where an individual consumes more calories than their body expends. This caloric surplus can lead to weight gain, primarily through the storage of excess energy as body fat. The body's energy balance is a fundamental concept in nutrition and metabolism. Calories are units of energy derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in food. Energy expenditure, or the calories burned, occurs through basal metabolic rate (the energy needed for basic bodily functions at rest), the thermic effect of food (energy used for digestion), and physical activity.
When calorie intake consistently exceeds calorie expenditure, the surplus energy is converted and stored. The primary
The extent of weight gain from a caloric surplus depends on various factors, including the size of