Energy budgets Flashcards
1
Q
how will weight be gained
A
if energy input is more than energy output as the excess carbohydrates in converted into fats
2
Q
how will weight be lost
A
if energy output in more than energy input as stored body energy will be used to meet the demand
3
Q
BMI equation
A
body mass (kg) / height x height (m)
4
Q
limitations to BMI
A
BMI doesn’t give an indication to where the fat is located on the body
5
Q
what is waist-to-hip ratio
A
dividing waist circumference by hip circumference
