Chapter 5: Energy Balance

Chapter 5: Energy Balance

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1.	A bomb calorimeter is a device to measure the energy content of individual foods.
2.	The thermic effect of food refers to the heat produced by the body after a meal.
3.	Resting energy expenditure, which includes all involuntary activities, is the kilocalories a person burns under controlled conditions and lying comfortably.
4.	Homeostasis refers to equilibrium or balance

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1.	A kilocalories is the amount of energy required to raise or lower 1 kilogram of water 1°C.
2.	A kilocalories is the amount of energy required to raise or lower 1 kilogram of water 1°C.
3.	A kilocalories is the amount of energy required to raise or lower 1 kilogram of water 1°C.
4.	A kilocalories is the amount of energy required to raise or lower 1 kilogram of water 1°C.

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1.	Exercise is not a factor for a decrease in energy needs with aging.
2.	Intake of sweets does not affect the amount of energy required.
3.	Osteoporosis or loss of height would have no effect on energy requirements.
4.	Approximately 2% less energy is needed per decade because of a decline in lean body mass, which means that the body fat content is increased.

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1.	Alcohol does not have the highest kilocaloric density. Fats and foods high in fat do.
2.	Carbohydrates do not have the highest kilocaloric density. Fats and foods high in fat do.
3.	Fats and foods high in fat have the highest kcaloric density.
4.	Protein does not have the highest kilocaloric density. Fats and foods high in fat do.

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