ch 10 Flashcards
energy balance
state in which energy intake matches energy expended
positive energy balance
energy intake > energy expended
weight gained
negative energy balance
energy intake < energy expended
weight lost
energy equilibrium
energy intake = energy lost
basal metabolic rate
minimum amount of energy used by the body when fasting, awake in a warm, quiet envm
resting metabolism rate
amt of energy the body uses when the body is rested and not fasting
estimated energy requirements
estimated energy needs based on weight, height, gender, age, physical activity level
Body Mass Index
weight-for-height standard
Set point theory
theory that humans have a genetically predetermined body weight, which is regulated closely
Disordered eating
short term abnormal changes in eating pattern that occurs in relation to a stressful event
eating disorder
severe alterations in eating patterns linked to physiological chamges
Major body functions of energy (5)
basal metabolism phys activity digestion aborption processing ingested nutr
Basal metabolism accounts for
60-70% of total energy expenditure
ways to reduce bmr (2)
get more muscle
burn more calories
lean body mass is key
ways to incr bmr
incr body SA
stress
smoking
Hunger
physiological drive
Appetite
psychological drive
satiety is regulated by (4)
sensory of food
knowing food has been eaten
chewing
expansion of stomach
Leptin
reduced food intake which decr body fat
ghrelin
endorphins and hormones stimulate appetite and incr food intake