Energy Budgets Flashcards
1
Q
What is BMR?
A
- Basal Metabolic Rate
- Resting metabolic rate
2
Q
What factors affect BMR?
A
- Age
- Gender
- Activity levels
3
Q
What does EAR stand for?
A
Estimated Average Requirement
4
Q
What does LRNI stand for?
A
Lower Reference Nutrient Intake
5
Q
What does HRNI stand for?
A
Higher Reference Nutrient Intake
6
Q
Why does gender affect BMR?
A
- Generally, men have higher muscle mass than women
- Muscle requires more energy so BMR will be higher
7
Q
Why does age affect BMR?
A
- The younger you are, the higher your metabolism
8
Q
Why do activity levels affect BMR?
A
- Higher activity levels will increase muscle mass
- Higher muscle mass requries and uses more energy
9
Q
Define malnourished.
A
- Being overweight or underweight
10
Q
What affects malnourishment?
A
- Calorie intake compared to activity levels
- BMR
