Exam 2: Defining and Measuring Energy

The Compendium of Physical Activities expresses the energy expended in ____.

The measurement technique DLW uses ____ to determine energy expenditure.

Reactions and processes that release energy are referred to as endergonic reactions.

6,300 kJ = ____ kilocalories.

One MET is equal to ____.

Rephosphorylation is an example of a(n) _______________ reaction. Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.

When proteins are metabolized in the body, the average caloric value is estimated to be ____ kcal/g.

Physical activity may comprise only approximately ____ percent of the sedentary person's daily energy expenditure.

When compared to basal metabolic rate, resting metabolic rate is about ____.

For a sedentary individual, ____ typically makes up the largest portion of the day's total energy expenditure.

Indirect calorimetry works based on the principle that ____.

When burned completely in a bomb calorimeter, protein foods yield, on average, ____ kcal/g.

To obtain the most accurate measure of resting metabolic rate in healthy adults, before beginning an indirect calorimetry procedure, the subject should abstain from moderate aerobic or anaerobic exercise for at least 2 hours

Explain to a member of a health and fitness club why severely restricting food intake is not recommended and why it may be detrimental to the goal of permanent weight loss.

The energy content of carbohydrates and proteins is estimated to be 9 kcal/g.

Many charts that list the energy expended through activity or exercise include RMR.

What is bioenergetics?

The metabolic rate of females is ____.

Standardized heart rates can be used accurately to predict energy expenditure.

When "energy in" is greater than "energy out" a person's body weight will _______________.