BIOD 121 Module 3 Exam
1. Which of the following questions is NOT true of the basal metabolic
rate (BMR)? a
a. The BMR is higher in women than men
b. The BMR decreases with age
c. The BMR is the largest component of energy expenditure
d. 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
a. The BMR is higher in women than men
b. The BMR decreases with age
c. The BMR is the largest component of energy expenditure
d. The BMR typically decreases on a weight loss diet
Define the term negative energy balance.
Negative energy balance is when more energy is expended than calories consumed in a
, BIOD 121-Essentials in Nutrition-Portage Learning
2. 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.
3. Calculate the EER for a female who is 33 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 145
pounds with a low activity lifestyle.
Activity Level PA Men PA Women
Sedentary - No exercise 1.00 1.00
Low Activity - exercises the equivalent of walking 2 miles per day at 3-4
1.12 1.11
mph
Active - exercises the equivalent of walking 7 miles per day 1.25 1.27
Very Active - exercises the equivalent of walking 17 miles per day 1.48
1.45
Males: EER = 662 - (9.53 x AGE) + PA x (15.91 x WT + 539.6 x
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