PAL Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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PAL
A
Physical Activity Level (PAL) equation expresses a persons Energy expenditure , in which a person’s total energy expenditure (TEE) in 24 hours is divided by their basal metabolic rate (BMR)
2
Q
Extremely inactive
A
<1.40
Hospital patients or disabled people who can’t move by themselves
3
Q
Inactive
A
1.40-1.69
Someone who sits at a desk all day or doesn’t walk much
4
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Moderately active
A
1.70-1.99
Builders, gardeners or people who do sports at least an hour daily
5
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Very active
A
2.00-2.40
People who jog at least 2 hours daily or people involved in lots of annual labour
6
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Extremely active
A
> 2.40
Competitive athletes/ cyclists and swimmers
