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What is the formula to determine energy balance?
What is the formula to determine energy balance?
Which factor does NOT influence an individual's daily calorie requirement?
Which factor does NOT influence an individual's daily calorie requirement?
What percentage of daily energy requirement is attributed to basal metabolic rate?
What percentage of daily energy requirement is attributed to basal metabolic rate?
What happens when energy intake consistently exceeds energy expenditure?
What happens when energy intake consistently exceeds energy expenditure?
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What does a negative energy balance primarily indicate?
What does a negative energy balance primarily indicate?
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Which component accounts for approximately 20-30% of daily energy expenditure?
Which component accounts for approximately 20-30% of daily energy expenditure?
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What is body composition primarily concerned with?
What is body composition primarily concerned with?
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Which statement about positive energy balance is accurate?
Which statement about positive energy balance is accurate?
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Caloric requirements for women are typically around how many calories per day?
Caloric requirements for women are typically around how many calories per day?
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Everything we do uses energy?
Everything we do uses energy?
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Study Notes
Energy Balance Explained
- Energy is used for all bodily functions, from breathing to playing sports. Different activities use varying amounts of energy.
- "Energy in" refers to the calories consumed from food and drinks. "Energy out" refers to calories burned through activity.
- Energy balance is calculated as: Energy In – Energy Out.
- Positive Energy Balance: Consuming more calories than burned. Leads to weight gain, primarily from fat.
- Negative Energy Balance: Consuming fewer calories than burned. Leads to weight loss, affecting both fat and muscle if exercise is not managed properly.
- Neutral Energy Balance: Calorie intake equals calorie expenditure. Maintains stable weight.
Daily Energy Requirements
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Accounts for 60-70% of daily energy needs. Driven by vital organ function.
- Digestion and Absorption: Consumes 10% of daily energy.
- Physical Activity: Accounts for 20-30% of daily energy needs.
- The average daily energy requirement for women is roughly 2000 calories, and for men approximately 2500 calories. This varies based on individual factors.
Factors Influencing Energy Balance
- Individual Factors: Genes, gender, age, lifestyle.
- Activity Level: Frequency and intensity of physical activity significantly influence energy expenditure.
- Diet Quality and Quantity: The type and amount of food consumed directly affects energy intake.
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories burned while at rest, influenced by factors like muscle mass.
- Body Composition: Muscle, fat, and bone influence the body's metabolic rate.
- Genetics: Play a role in determining basal metabolic rate and how the body processes food.
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This quiz explores the concepts of energy balance, including positive, negative, and neutral energy states. It also covers daily energy requirements, focusing on basal metabolic rate and physical activity. Test your understanding of how energy intake and expenditure affect body weight.
