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Energy Balance
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is part of the “energy in” side of the energy balance equation? | Energy from foods and energy from beverages |
| What is part of the “energy out” side of the energy balance equation? | Basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, thermic effect of food (TEF) |
| Which nutrients contribute to the “energy in” side of the energy balance equation? | Carbohydrates and fats mostly (protein to a small extent) |
| For most people, what is the greatest contributor to energy expenditure (energy out)? | Basal metabolic rate |
| The sum of energy needed to support all involuntary body functions? | Basal metabolism |
| When there are more calories in than out, weight is | Gained |
| When there are more calories expended than consumed, weight is | Lost |
| Fat storage hormone | Insulin |
| Theory suggesting that body weight is predetermined within a certain range | Set-weight theory (defended weight range) |
| When weight is lost the body responds by | Slowing down metabolism, increasing hunger, decreasing motivation to exercise |