Lab: Nutrition

Question 1

What is the formula for RMR for males?

Answer 1

RMR = weight (kg) x 1 x 24 (hr/day) = kcal/day

Question 2

What is the formula for RMR for females?

Answer 2

RMR = weight (kg) x 0.9 x 24 (hr/day) = kcal/day

Question 3

What is the formula for total energy expenditure (TEE)?

Answer 3

TEE = RMR + Activity Expenditure

Question 4

What is the activity expenditure for a sedentary person?

Answer 4

400 kcal/day

Question 5

What is the activity expenditure for a moderately active person?

Answer 5

600 kcal/day

Question 6

What is the activity expenditure for a highly active person?

Answer 6

800 kcal/day

Question 7

Convert kg to lbs.

Answer 7

1 kg = 2.2 lbs

Question 8

What is the formula for energy balance?

Answer 8

energy balance = caloric intake - TEE = kcal/day

Question 9

Name the 7 vitamins made in the body.

Answer 9

1) niacin
2) vitamin A
3) vitamin B
4) vitamin K
5) pantothenic acid
6) biotin
7) folic acid

Question 10

Name the 7 major minerals.

Answer 10

1) calcium
2) phosphorus
3) sulfur
4) manganese
5) sodium
6) potassium
7) chloride