Energy Expenditure: How the Body Burns Calories
Introduction to vitality expenditureWhat causes the physique to burn calories? Essential functionsPhysical activity and exerciseGrowth, pregnancy and lactation Vitality expenditure in infantsGenderThermal effect of foodMenstruationAgeGeneticsnbsp;How is physical process measured? Metabolic equivalents (METs)Bodily task level (PAL) Sedentary (1.zero le; PALnbsp;lt; 1.4)Low process (1.four le; PALnbsp;lt; 1.6)Lively (1.6 le; PALnbsp;lt; 1.9)Extremely active (1.9 le; PALnbsp;lt; 2.5)Physical task ranges in babies
