Energy intake and expenditure

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what do you measure the amount of energy being consumed in
Joules or calories
what is basal metabolic rate
The lowest rate of energy expenditure needed to sustain the bodies essential physiological functions
what is the resting metabolic rate
The rate of expenditure needed to sustain the bodies essential physiological functions, not including sleep
what is metabolic equivalent tasks
Calculation of energy expenditure of physical activity
what is metabolic equivalent tasks measured in
ml O2/Kg/min
what is thermic effect
Energy used in process of eating, absorbing and using food
what is energy balance
Difference between the total energy consumed in the daily diet and total energy expenditure
what will happen if calories in exceed calories out
individual will gain weight
what will happen if calories out exceeded calories in
Weight loss will occur
how many calories should men have a day
2500 kcals
how many calories should women have a day
1900 kcals

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