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Sustained Energy Balance

Meaning

Sustained Energy Balance refers to the achievement and long-term preservation of a state where the average daily energy intake precisely matches the average daily energy expenditure over extended periods. This equilibrium is the fundamental requirement for stable body weight and is a core objective in clinical metabolic management. Unlike acute energy balance, the sustained state reflects the successful integration of chronic hormonal signals, behavioral consistency, and appropriate metabolic rate adaptation. Achieving this balance is a complex physiological and behavioral triumph, crucial for preventing weight regain.