Basal Metabolic Rate: Definition, Factors, And Clinical Relevance

Basal Metabolic Rate: Definition, Factors, And Clinical Relevance

Question 1. What is BMR? Write two factors affecting it.
Answer:

BMR Definition:

• It is the minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain life at complete physical and mental rest in the post-absorptive state.

Factors Affecting BMR:

• Surface area
• Sex
• Age
• Physical activity
• Hormones
• Environment
• Disease states

Question 2. The calorific value of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
Answer:

Calorific values:

Question 3. What is calorific value?
Answer:

• The energy contained in food is determined by measuring the heat produced by the complete combustion of a specified quantity of it.
• This is usually expressed in joules per kilogram.