Basal Metabolic Rate Flashcards
1
Q
What is the basal metabolic rate?
A
The rate at which energy is used by an organism when it is at rest.
2
Q
What is the basal metabolic rate a measure of?
A
The amount of energy you would use all day if you stayed in bed all day, your body performing only vital processes.
3
Q
How is basal metabolic rate calculated?
A
It is accurately calculated based on the consumption of oxygen.
4
Q
What does basal metabolic rate take into account?
A
Height, weight, age, and sex.
5
Q
What do males tend to have?
A
Higher BMR than females by approximately 10%.
6
Q
What does basal metabolic rate also depend on?
A
Activity level.
7
Q
What is not the same each day?
A
Energy requirements.
8
Q
What do energy requirements vary with?
A
The type and amount of activity.
