METs

Question 1

1 MET

Answer 1

The amount of energy burned just by sitting quietly

3.5 mLO2/kg/min or 1kcal/kg/h

Question 2

Light METs

Answer 2

< 3 METs

Question 3

Light METs Exercise examples

Answer 3

Walking slowly at home/office = 2.0 METs

Question 4

Light METs Self-Care/Houshold/Occupation examples

Answer 4

Toileting 
Driving
Working at a desk
Making bed, washing dishes
Bathing
Cooking

Question 5

Light METs Leisure time/sport examples

Answer 5

Playing cards, arts & crafts
Playing musical instrument
Fishing (in sitting)

Question 6

Moderate METs

Answer 6

3-6 METs

Question 7

Moderate METs exercise examples

Answer 7

Walking 3mph (3.0-4.0 METs)
Walking 4 mph (4.5-6.0 METs)

Question 8

Moderate METs Self care/Household/Occupation examples

Answer 8

Washing windows or car
Sweeping/vacuuming
Light gardening
Carrying/stacking wood
Power lawn mowing

Question 9

Moderate METs Leisure time/sports examples

Answer 9

Slow dancing
Table tennis
Fast dancing
Basketball shooting
Sexual Intercourse
Golf (walking)
Swimming
Tennis doubles
Bicycling (flat) 10-12 mph

Question 10

Vigorous METs

Answer 10

> 6 METs

Question 11

Vigorous METs exercise examples

Answer 11

Walking 4.5 mph
Jogging 5.0 mph
Running 7.0 mph

Question 12

Vigorous METs self care/household/occupation examples

Answer 12

Shoveling
Carrying heavy loads
Heavy farm loads
Digging ditches

Question 13

Vigorous METs leisure time/sports examples

Answer 13

Backpacking
Basketball game
Bicycling (flat) 12-16 mph