Energy consumption in the body

In this topic

• Where the energy comes from and where it goes
• Units and the energy value of nutrients
• Basal metabolism and total expenditure
• Energy balance, rational nutrition and activity

Key terms

• Energy metabolism
• Oxidation
• ATP
• Kilojoule (kJ)
• Kilocalorie (kcal)
• Energy value
• Calorimetry
• Basal metabolism
• Total energy expenditure
• Energy balance
• Rational nutrition
• Physical activity

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