Energy Expenditure Flashcards
(9 cards)
What does energy expenditure involve?
The total energy used by the body for basal functions, physical activity, and digestion.
What factors influence energy expenditure?
Age, gender, body composition, and exercise type.
Why is understanding energy expenditure important?
It is key for sports performance, weight management, and overall health.
What are the three main components of energy expenditure?
- Basal functions
- Physical activity
- Digestion
What does Energy Expenditure refer to?
The total amount of energy the body uses during physical activity, resting, and digesting food.
Why is Energy Expenditure important?
It’s crucial for understanding how the body burns calories and how exercise intensity and duration affect energy use.
Energy Expenditure includes energy used during which activities?
Physical activity, resting, and digesting food.
Fill in the blank: Energy Expenditure is crucial for understanding how the body _______.
[burns calories]
What factors affect Energy Expenditure?
Exercise intensity and duration.
