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Which of the following describes energy balance?
The balance between energy intake and energy expenditure
What are the components of energy expenditure?
Basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and thermic effect of food
What is the difference between body weight and body composition?
Body weight refers to total mass, while body composition refers to the proportion of fat, muscle, and other tissues
What are some methods to assess body composition?
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What is the relationship between body weight and diet-related chronic diseases?
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Which of the following factors can impact energy intake?
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What is the primary focus of Chapter 8 in the textbook?
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Which of the following is a component of energy expenditure?
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What is the difference between body weight and body composition?
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What are some methods to assess body composition?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence energy intake?
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Which of the following methods is commonly used to assess body composition?
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Which of the following is NOT a diet-related chronic disease associated with body weight?
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What is the primary focus of Chapter 8 in the textbook?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of energy expenditure?
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Which of the following factors can impact energy intake?
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What is the primary focus of Chapter 8 in the textbook?
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Which of the following components of energy expenditure can be influenced by genetics?
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Which of the following methods is commonly used to assess body composition?
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What is the relationship between body weight and diet-related chronic diseases?
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Study Notes
Energy Balance and Body Composition
- Energy balance refers to the balance between energy intake and energy expenditure
- Components of energy expenditure:
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
- Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)
- Thermic Effect of Activity (TEA)
- Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
Body Weight vs. Body Composition
- Body weight refers to the total weight of the body
- Body composition refers to the proportion of fat mass and fat-free mass
Assessing Body Composition
- Methods to assess body composition:
- Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
- Hydrostatic Weighing
- Skinfold Measurements
- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Energy Intake and Chronic Diseases
- Factors that can impact energy intake:
- Hormonal responses
- Environmental factors
- Genetics
- Lifestyle factors
- Body weight is associated with increased risk of diet-related chronic diseases:
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 8 Focus
- Chapter 8 focuses on energy balance and body composition
