Overview
Define and explain the difference between Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) & Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
Discuss the following factors in relation to BMR and RMR
Age
- FFM (Fat-Free Mass)
- Body Mass & Stature
Health Status
- Discuss the two ways to measure energy expenditure
- Section 2: (45 points) Application
- Estimate the amount of energy expended by the following clients:
- 65-year-old female, 155 lbs., trimming shrubs for 35 minutes
- 18-year-old male, 230 lbs., playing wallyball for an hour
Estimate the amount of energy YOU would expend doing the following activities (include your personal data (age, weight, etc) in the description before your answers.
Running on a flat surface at 6mph for 30 minutes
Walking leisurely for an hour
- Resource for Section 1: BMR and RMR Article
- Resources for Section 2: Physical Activity Compendium, Calculating Energy Expenditure Using METs