ऑक्सीकृत वसा के प्रति ग्राम से औसतन कितनी मात्रा में चयापचय जल (metabolic water) उत्पन्न होता है?

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In the dietary management of obesity, it is recommended to reduce the daily energy intake by 500-1000 kilocalories. Reason (R): The fundamental principle of weight management requires that the body's energy intake must be less than its energy expenditure. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Assertion (A): In severe protein-energy malnutrition, serum albumin levels may remain within the normal range during the early stages. Reason (R): Albumin has a long biological half-life and hepatic synthesis is prioritized during acute protein deficiency.