Chapter 8: Lesson 4 Flashcards

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Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)

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The total amount of energy expended in one day.

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Kilocalorie (kcal)

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One food calorie. Also, the amount of energy needed to raise one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.

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Resting metabolic rate (RMR)

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The rate at which the body expends energy (calories) when fasted and at complete rest, such as asleep or lying quietly.

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Exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT)

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The calories expended through structured exercise or training.

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Thermic effect of food (TEF)

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The energy required to digest, absorb, and process nutrients that are consumed.

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Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

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Energy expenditure through daily activities outside of structured exercise, such as walking, completing household chores, and taking the stairs.

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Physical activity level (PAL)

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The number of calories a person expends through physical activity and structured exercise.

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Metabolic equivalent (MET)

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A measurement used to describe the energy cost of physical activity as multiples of resting metabolic rate. One MET is 3.5 mL of oxygen consumption per kilogram per minute.

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