LAB

Question 1

It is the measure of
maximum energy needed by the body at rest /fasting state for all its internal physical activities
which is approximately 1cal/kg in BW/hr in an adult?

Answer 1

BASAL METABOLISM or (REE) REQUIRED ENERGY EXPENDITURE

Question 2

Computation of REE or BMR: What are the data needed to solve the HARRIS-BENEDICT FORMULA?

Answer 2

• Sex
• Age in years
• Weight in kilograms
• Height in Centimeter

Question 2

DBW: it is the Measure height in centimeter (cm) and deduct 100. From the
difference take off its 10%?

Answer 2

TANNHAUSER’S METHOD

Question 3

HARRIS-BENEDICT FORMULA: What is the formula for the MALE?

Answer 3

BMR(Kcal/day)= 66.47 + (13.75 x Weight in kg) + (5.003 x Height in cm) - (6.755 x Age in years)

Question 3

It is the ratio of weight to height?

Answer 3

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

Question 3

HARRIS-BENEDICT FORMULA: What is the formula for the FEMALE?

Answer 3

BMR (kcal/day)= 655.1 + (9.563 x Weight in kg) + (1.850 x Height in cm) - (4.676)

Question 4

What is the normal and abnormal BMI in the Philippines?

Answer 4

Less than 18.5 - underweight
18.5 – 24.9 normal
25 – 29.9 overweight 10% IBW
30 - 34 obesity 10% IBW

Question 4

What is the formula of the BMI?

Answer 4

BMI = weight in kg
(Height in meters )2

Question 5

AMERICAN STANDARD of BMI?

Answer 5

Less than 16 - malnourished
16 - 19 underweight
20 - 25 normal
26 - 30 overweight
31 - 40 moderately to
severely obese
above 40 morbidly obese