Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What is the respiratory quotient?
A
CO2 production : O2 consumption
2
Q
foods RQ
A
fat 0.7
protein 0.8
sugar 1
3
Q
Flick’s equation
A
CO = oxygen consumption / O2 content
4
Q
What is a MET
A
metabolic equivalent
at seat, its 3.5mL/min/Kg O2
5
Q
How many times does CO and oxygen consumption increase during exercise?
A
CO= 5 times O2 = 10-15 times