Energy use
I can explain how energy is measured and what impacts energy expenditure and energy balance.
Energy use
I can explain how energy is measured and what impacts energy expenditure and energy balance.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Energy is measured in calories (Kcal) and is sourced from the food consumed.
- The average daily calorie requirement is 2,500 Kcal for men and 2,000 Kcal for women.
- Calorie needs vary based on factors such as age, gender, height, and activity duration or intensity.
- Energy expenditure increases with physical activity, requiring more calories.
- Balancing calorie intake with energy expenditure is crucial for maintaining weight and overall health
Keywords
Calorie - a unit which measures heat or energy production in the body, normally expressed as Kcal
Calorie consumption - the total number of calories consumed through food and drink per day
Energy expenditure - the total number of calories burned through physical activity, exercise, and bodily functions
Weight - the measure of how heavy an individual is, typically influenced by factors such as body composition and overall health
Health - a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Common misconception
"If I did more exercise, I'd lose weight"
While exercise will increase energy expenditure and could help to achieve a calorie deficit needed to lose weight, "you can't out train a bad diet." No matter how much exercise is performed, calorie intake is just as important to consider.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
will result in you putting on weight
will result in you maintaining your body weight
will result in you losing weight
Exit quiz
6 Questions
expending more calories than you consume in a day
expending and consuming the same amount of calories in a day
consuming more calories than you expend in a day