The more complicated terms go over his head, but he understands the concept underpinning them. Generally speaking, bigger folk need more food to keep up their strength than smaller people do. If the idiots in charge of this place are giving everyone the same share of food, it could be a problem for him in the future.

"Good advice." He grunts, appreciative of her help despite his annoyance with the circumstances. "I'll have to do that my self."