Question 1: What does the concept of energy balance mean? Using calories give an example of positive energy balance. What happens when someone is in positive energy balance?
Question 2: In adults, describe the three general purposes does our body use energy for? How much does each account for in total energy use?
Question 3: Using the estimate energy requirements formula, calculate the energy needs for a 30-year-old adult male who is 71 inches and 200 lbs. and has low activity. Show your work. Remember to follow the correct order or operation for math. Refer to the "Worked example: Order of Operations" video from this week's Reading and Viewing section if you need help.
Question 4: For the above individual, what is his BMI? Please show your work. What BMI category does he fall into?
Question 5: The location of where we store fat is an important indicator of disease risk. What fat distribution pattern makes us at greater risk for disease? Why?
Question 6: Both nature and nurture contribute to body fat storage and obesity. Name two nature factors and two nurture factors.
Question 7: Although not perfect in accuracy it is stated that to lose one pound of body fat you must burn off 3,500 more calories than you consume. If you ate 1500 calories a day and burned 2000 calories day. How many weeks would it take you to lose 10 lbs.? Show your work.
Question 8: Describe the five characteristics of a sound weight loss plan.
Question 9: What are two ways to control hunger between meals?
Question 10: What is a weight loss plateau? Name two thngs that can help a person get over this plateau. Want Online Help?
Question 11: How many minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity each week show the greatest health benefits? How often should an individual do strength training each week?
Question 12: What is mindful eating? What is intuitive eating?
Question 13: Maintaining a physical activity program can be difficult. What are two tips that may help an individual maintain a program?
Question 14: For individuals who engage in regular light or skills-based sports, how many grams per kilogram of carbohydrates should they consume each day? What about those who moderate intensity sports?
Question 15: What is the recommended amount of protein for an athlete who is trying to build muscle? Protein intakes over what amount shows no additional benefit to the athlete in regard to increasing muscle mass?
Question 16: Compared to sedentary people does the need for vitamins and minerals increase for athletes? Does this mean that need to take supplements? Why or why not?
Question 17: It is recommended that athletes lose no more than what percent of their body weight during physical activity? Within 4-6 hours after exercise how many cups of water should be consumed for every pound lost.
Question 18: What is an ergogenic aid? What are two risks of taking an ergogenic aid?
Question 19: What are three interesting things you learned about this week?
Question 20: What is one thing from this week that you did not understand? Write "nothing" if you are confident in all the material from this week. You can write more than one if needed.