3.4.D Metabolism

What is metabolism?

• The process of building and breaking down food to release energy

• The process of only building molecules in the body

• The process of only breaking down food in the body

• The process of storing energy in the body

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What percentage of energy from food is used for basal metabolism?

• 10-30%

• 60-80%

• 40-50%

• 20-40%

Which organ uses 19% of the basal metabolic rate?

• Heart

• Liver

• Brain

• Kidneys

How many calories does 1 gram of fat provide?

• 4 calories

• 9 calories

• 7 calories

• 5 calories

What is the recommended daily calorie intake for moderately active adults?

• 1,000 to 1,500 calories

• 2,000 to 2,400 calories

• 3,000 to 3,500 calories

• 4,000 to 4,500 calories

Which tissue contributes 40% to body weight?

• Fat mass

• Muscle

• Liver

• Brain

What is the basal metabolic rate?

• The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest

• The rate at which the body uses energy during exercise

• The rate at which the body stores energy

• The rate at which the body loses energy

How many calories does 1 gram of protein provide?

• 2 calories

• 4 calories

• 6 calories

• 8 calories

What percentage of body weight is made up by fat mass?

• 21%

• 31%

• 40%

• 50%

How many calories do researchers in Antarctica consume daily?

• 2,000 calories

• 3,500 calories

• 5,400 calories

• 7,000 calories