Diet and Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is working energy?
A
The amount of energy used in day to day activities. The is added to BMR to give total energy requirements
BMR + Working Energy = Total Energy Requirement
2
Q
What is energy measured in?
A
Kilojoules of Kilocalories (often just called Calories)
3
Q
BMR - what does it mean?
A
Basal Metabolic Rate
The rate at which you use energy at rest to maintain body processes to stay alive. Digestion, breathing, blood circulation etc
