Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  kilojoules 
B)  calories 
C)  metabolic equivalents 
D)  kilocalories

Question 2

The measurement technique DLW uses ____ to determine energy expenditure.

Accepted Answer

A)  a cycle ergometer 
B)  direct calorimetry 
C)  radioactively labeled hydrogen and oxygen 
D)  a treadmill

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

6,300 kJ = ____ kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A)  630 
B)  850 
C)  1500 
D)  3200

Question 5

One MET is equal to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the energy expenditure of an average resting metabolic rate 
B)  energy expenditure during the first 10 minutes of exercise 
C)  energy expenditure just prior to the point of fatigue 
D)  55 kcal/hour

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rephosphorylation is an example of a(n) _______________...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  4.2 
B)  5.7 
C)  7.0 
D)  9.4

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent lower 
B)  10 percent lower 
C)  10 percent greater 
D)  20 percent greater

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  resting metabolism 
B)  thermic effect of food 
C)  physical activity 
D)  basal metabolic rate

Question 11

Indirect calorimetry works based on the principle that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a rise in body temperature reflects the amount of energy expended 
B)  the amount of heat produced is proportional to the energy expended 
C)  oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production are related to energy expenditure 
D)  energy expenditure can be predicted if respiration and perspiration are carefully measured

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  4.2 
B)  5.7 
C)  7.0 
D)  9.4

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain to a member of a health...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is bioenergetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  The study of metabolism 
B)  The physiological processes associated with exercise 
C)  The process of converting food into biologically useful forms of energy 
D)  The transformation of energy to heat

Question 18

The metabolic rate of females is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  more than that of males by about 100 kcal/day 
B)  less than that of males by about 100 kcal/d 
C)  more than that of males by about 250 kcal/day 
D)  less than that of males by about 250 kcal/day

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of When "energy in" is greater than "energy...

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 _______________.