Session 1 ILO's

Question 1

Define and give approximate values to the components of your daily energy expenditure

Answer 1

1) Basal Metabolic Rate - The basal energy required to maintain functioning of various tissues of the body at physical, digestive and emotional rest
(70kg male = 7,000KJ/24 hours, 58kg female = 5,800KJ/24 hours)

2) Voluntary physical activity