Measurements and BMR

What does BMR stand for?

Which of the following statements best defines a calorie?

• A unit of energy, equivalent to 1000 joules

• The energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1^oC

• The energy required when your body is at rest

• 1 calorie is the equivalent of 1000 joules

This reflects the energy required to maintain body systems and control body temperature at rest.

• Body Mass Index

• Total Energy Requirement

• Energy Balance

• Basal Metabolic Rate

Which equation is used to work out an individual's BMR?

• The Harris-Benedict equation

• The Body Fat % equation

• The BMI equation

• The Harris-Benedict predictor

What do we typically use to measure energy?

• Calories

• Kilojoules

• Joules

• Kilocalories

What does TER stand for?

Define BMR...

Anabolism and catabolism are two processes that make up metabolism

• True

• False

Calculating RMR is easier than the more complex BMR but it is not as accurate, what does the accuracy of these calculations differ by?

• 8%

• 10%

• 12%

• 15%