Energy Balance, Body Composition and Weight Management Flashcards
1
Q
What is the biggest part of the components of energy expenditure?
A
Basal metabolism
2
Q
What is the % that physical activity has on the energy expenditure?
A
25 to 50%
3
Q
What is the thermic effect of food?
A
it’s the body’s metabolic response to food
4
Q
What is the percentage of the thermic effect of food on energy expenditure?
A
5 to 10%
5
Q
What is the percentage of the basal metabolism on energy expenditure?
A
50 to 65%
6
Q
Basal metabolism varies based on what?
A
weight, lean tissue and age
