Intake: Energy

Question 1

What is basal energy expenditure (BEE)?

Answer 1

min. amount of energy expended

Question 2

What is resting energy expenditure (REE)?

Answer 2

energy expended in the activities necessary to sustain normal body functions and homeostasis

Question 3

What factors can affect resting energy expenditure?

Answer 3

-age (highest during rapid growth)
-body composition (fat free mass causes high resting rate, which is common in athletes)
-body size
-climate
-gender
-hormonal status
-temperature
-caffeine, nicotine, alcohol

Question 4

What is thermic effect of food?

Answer 4

an increase in energy expenditure associated with consumption, digestion and absorption of food.

Question 5

What is estimated energy requirement (EER)?

Answer 5

average dietary energy intake predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult

Question 6

What is total energy expenditure?

Answer 6

resting energy expenditure and thermal effect of activity

Question 7

What is resting energy expenditure?

Answer 7

basal energy + thermal effect of food + energy requirements for growth

Question 8

How much protein needed for adults?

Answer 8

0.8 g/kg