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What is the result of eating fewer calories than burning?

Weight gain

Increased muscle mass

Weight loss (correct)

No change in weight

What is the majority of energy expenditure comprised of?

Exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT)

Thermic effect of food (TEF)

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) (correct)

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

What is the purpose of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)?

Voluntary physical activity

Digestion and storage of food

Purposeful exercise

Spontaneous movement (correct)

What is the definition of resting energy expenditure (RER)?

The amount of energy required by the body in the resting condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a MET?

A ratio of energy expended during an activity to the rate of energy expended at rest Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy cost required for digestion, absorption, and storage?

Thermic effect of food (TEF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of obesity?

Excessive fat accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of using BMI to measure obesity?

It does not consider body composition Signup and view all the answers

What happens to BMR when caloric intake increases?

It increases Signup and view all the answers