Energy Requirement in Humans

________ provides the greatest variation in the total energy expenditure (TEE)

The ________ is calculated from the heat released by the today combustion of food in a calorimeter.

________= 45 %- 65 % of their total carbohydrates.

the average dietary energy intake predicted to maintain an energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, and height whose weight and level of physical activity are consistent with good health

the calories consumed are equal to the energy expended

~30 kcal/Kg/day

~35 kcal/Kg/day

~40 kcal/Kg/day

total energy expenditure (TEE)

75% of the TEE in sedentary individuals is attributable to the REE

1800 kcal

1300 kcal

children, males, cold climate, fever, and thyrotoxicosis

females, starvation, sleep, and hypothyroidism

50% more calories than the RMR

120 cal/kg/day

300 - 400 cal/day

500 - 700 cal/day

65% of their total carbohydrates

35%

35%

The energy expended by an individual in a resting, postabsorptive state in a thermo neutral environment.

1

0.84

0.71

The extra heat produced over and above the caloric value of food.

100 cal/kg/day

A range of intakes for a particular macronutrient that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing adequate amount of essential nutrients.

45% - 65% of their total calories

10% - 35% of their total calories

20% - 35% of their total calories

6%

30%

4%

10%