Energy Expenditure Flashcards
1
Q
What is Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)?
A
The total amount of energy expended per day
2
Q
Components of TEE
A
- Basal Metabolic Rate
- Physical Activity
- Thermic Effect of food
3
Q
BMR accounts for
A
60-70% of TEE
~1300-1600 kcal/d
4
Q
Physical Activity accounts for
A
15-30% of TEE
5
Q
Thermic Effect of Food accounts for
A
~10% of TEE
6
Q
Factors that affect BMR
A
Bodyweight
Body composition (ratio fat/lean tissue)
Age
Gender
7
Q
Higher % fat, the? the BMR
A
lower
8
Q
For every 1lt of O2 used, the body expends?
A
4.8kcal of energy (20kJ)
9
Q
Energy expenditure calculation
A
EE = kcal per min / weight in kg
