Nutrition Portage Online Summer 2018 Module 3 Exam

Nutrition Portage Online Summer 2018 Module 3 Exam

• Which of the following questions is NOT true of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

a

• The BMR is higher in women than men
• The BMR decreases with age
• The BMR is the largest component of energy expenditure
• The BMR typically decreases on a weight loss diet

Define the term negative energy balance.Negative energy balance is when an individual does not have enough calorie intake. It is when the number of calories consumed is less than the number of calories used and/or expended resulting in weight loss.Answer Key Which of the following questions is NOT true of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?a

• The BMR is higher in women than men
• The BMR decreases with age
• The BMR is the largest component of energy expenditure
• The BMR typically decreases on a weight loss diet

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• Using the guidelines for Body Mass Index someone with a body mass index of 25 to 29.9 would

be considered Overweight Skin fold measures estimates a person’s percentage of fat by using calipers.Instructor Comments I will take "skin fold measures" but remember that these are a part of the overall anthropometrics that assess a person's health and nutritional status.Answer Key Using the guidelines for Body Mass Index someone with a body mass index of 25 to 29.9 would be considered overweight Anthropometrics estimates a person’s percentage of fat by using calipers.

• Calculate the EER for a female who is 33 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 145 pounds with a low

activity lifestyle.Activity LevelPA MenPA Women Sedentary - No exercise1.00 1.00 Low Activity - exercises the equivalent of walking 2 miles per day at 3-4 mph

1.11 1.12

Active - exercises the equivalent of walking 7 miles per day1.25 1.27 Very Active - exercises the equivalent of walking 17 miles per day1.48 1.45

Males: EER = 662 - (9.53 x AGE) + PA x (15.91 x WT + 539.6 x HT)

Females: EER = 354 - (6.91 x AGE) + PA * (9.36 x WT + 726 x HT) This study source was downloaded by 100000830772748 from CourseHero.com on 01-17-2022 08:27:36 GMT -06:00

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Nutrition Portage Online Summer 2018 145lb/2.2 = 65.9kg 69in/39.37 = 1.75m 354 - (6.91 x 33) + 1.12 (given) x ((9.36 x 65.9kg) + (726 x 1.75m)) 354 - (228.03) + 1.12 x ((616.824) + (1270.5)) 354 - (228.03) + (1.12 x 1887.324)

354 - 228.03 + 2113.80

EER = 2239.77 calories Answer Key Calculate the EER for a female who is 33 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 145 pounds with a low activity lifestyle.Activity LevelPA MenPA Women Sedentary - No exercise1.00 1.00 Low Activity - exercises the equivalent of walking 2 miles per day at 3-4 mph

1.11 1.12

Active - exercises the equivalent of walking 7 miles per day1.25 1.27 Very Active - exercises the equivalent of walking 17 miles per day1.48 1.45

Males: EER = 662 - (9.53 x AGE) + PA x (15.91 x WT + 539.6 x HT)

Females: EER = 354 - (6.91 x AGE) + PA * (9.36 x WT + 726 x HT)

Females: EER = 354 - (6.91 x AGE) + PA * (9.36 x WT + 726 x HT)

where:

AGE = 33

PA = 1.12 (from chart) WT = 130 lbs x 1 kg/2.2 lbs = 65.9 kg This study source was downloaded by 100000830772748 from CourseHero.com on 01-17-2022 08:27:36 GMT -06:00

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Nutrition Portage Online Summer 2018 HT = 69 in x 1 m/ 39.37 in = 1.75 m

Plug in the numbers for the variables:

EER = 354 - (6.91 x 33) + 1.12 x (9.36 x 65.9 + 726 x 1.75)

Multiply the numbers inside the parenthesis:

EER = 354 - (228) + 1.12 x (616.8 + 1270.5)

Add inside the parenthesis:

EER = 354 – 228 + 1.12 x 1887.3

Multiply before adding:

EER = 354 – 228 + 2113.8

Add and Subtract:

EER = 2239.8 calories

• The distribution of fat in the body is important. Males often have an apple shape, often referred to

as androidobesity.Females have a pear shape often referred to as gynoid obesity.The shape that has the highest health risks associated with it is the apple shape.Answer Key The distribution of fat in the body is important. Males often have an apple shape, often referred to as android obesity.Females have a pear shape often referred to as gynoid obesity.The shape that has the highest health risks associated with it is the apple shape.

• Which person is at a greater risk for health issues related to being overweight or obese?

Janet has a BMI of 24 and a waist to hip ratio of .8. Fred has a BMI of 25 and a waist to hip ratio of

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