Which approach supports sustainable weight management by creating a moderate energy deficit?

• A. Create a moderate deficit through portion control and increased activity
• B. Drastically cut calories by 50% and skip meals
• C. Rely only on supplements to lose weight
• D. Exercise alone without dietary changes

Answer: (A)

Creating a sustainable weight-management plan hinges on a moderate energy deficit achieved by combining portion control with more activity. When you eat slightly less and move more, calories in fall below calories out, leading to gradual weight loss. This approach is easier to maintain because it doesn’t require extreme restriction or skipping meals, supports steady progress, and helps you sustain it long-term. In contrast, drastic calorie cuts are hard to sustain, can cause fatigue and loss of lean tissue, and often lead to rebound weight. Relying only on supplements doesn’t address real energy balance and is unlikely to produce meaningful results. Exercising without changing diet may help, but without creating a deficit through eating less, weight loss tends to be slow or limited.