Energy measurement & Expenditure Flashcards
1
Q
How many calories are in a kilocalorie
A
1000 cal
2
Q
How many joules are in one calorie
A
4.184 Joules
3
Q
How many kilojoules are in one kcal
A
4.184 Kilojoules
4
Q
1000 calories is how many kilojoules
A
4.184
5
Q
Energy content of food
A
Kcal per unit of weight/ volume
6
Q
Four major areas of energy expenditure
A
- Resting Energy Requirement (RER)
- Voluntary muscle activity
- Body heat production
- Meal induced thermogenesis
7
Q
BER
BMR
BEE
A
Basal Energy Requirement
Basal Metabolic Rate
Basal Energy Expenditure
8
Q
Basal Energy Requirement (BER)
A
Energy requirement for an animal….
-Thermoneutral environment
-Awake + resting
- Fasting state
9
Q
RER
RMR
REE
A
Resting Energy Requirement
Resting Metabolic Rate
Resting Energy Expenditure
10
Q
Resting Energy Requirement (RER)
A
Energy for an animal….
-Thermoneutral environment
- Awake+ resting
- Not fasted
