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What is the equivalent of one MET in terms of oxygen consumption during rest?
What is the equivalent of one MET in terms of oxygen consumption during rest?
- 2 ml O2 per kg body weight x min
- 1 ml O2 per kg body weight x min
- 5 ml O2 per kg body weight x min
- 3.5 ml O2 per kg body weight x min (correct)
How much oxygen does the body consume during an activity that is 4 METs?
How much oxygen does the body consume during an activity that is 4 METs?
- 2x as much as at rest
- 3x as much as at rest
- 4x as much as at rest (correct)
- 1x as much as at rest
What is the recommended range of MET minutes per week for good health?
What is the recommended range of MET minutes per week for good health?
- 100-500
- 1500-2000
- 500-1000 (correct)
- 1000-1500
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Study Notes
- MET is short for metabolic equivalent, a measure of exercise intensity.
- One MET is the amount of oxygen consumed during 1 minute of rest.
- One MET is equivalent to an individual's resting metabolic rate (RMR).
- An activity that is 4 METs requires the body to use approximately 4x as much oxygen as at rest.
- The speed of an activity should be measured in meters/minute.
- Values may differ for individuals with thyroid or obesity issues.
- One MET is equal to 3.5 ml O2 per kg body weight x min.
- One MET is roughly equivalent to the energy cost of sitting quietly.
- The recommended MET minutes per week for good health is 500-1000.
- MET can be used to measure the level of aerobic activity and for a person's fitness check.
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