ATI Nutrition Ch 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Exam Questions With High ratings

What is metabolic rate - ANSWER-the speed at which food energy is burned BMR RMR (resting metabolic rate) - ANSWER-the amt of energy used in 24 h for involuntary activities of the body (heartbeat, to maintain temp, breathing). Men has higher BMR bc of higher lean body mass calories needed for involuntary activities of the body at rest. BMR can increase from.. BMR decrease from... - ANSWER-higher lean body mass, exposure to extreme cold, prolonged stress, pregnancy, lactation, physical conditioning short, overweight body starvation, age older than 65 conditions that increase metabolism decrease metabolism - ANSWER-fever, hyperthyroidism, DM, cardiac failure, burns, surgery, HIV/AIDs hypothyroidism medications that increase BMR