Sunday, June 25, 2017

2.26: Understand How Energy Requirements Vary with Activity Levels, Age and Pregnancy

FACTORS THAT AFFECT ENERGY REQUIREMENTS:
FACTOR
EXPLANATION
AGE

  • Amount of energy required increases towards adulthood for growth and muscle development

ACTIVITY LEVELS

  • Amount of energy required increases with activity level as more energy is needed to allow muscle contractions to facilitate exercise via respiration

PREGNANCY


  • Amount of energy required by Females during pregnancy will increase as more energy is needed to support the growth of developing fetus, and the large mass that the Mother will carry around

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  4. UnknownDecember 25, 2021 at 2:04 AM

    but doesnt the energy needs of adults decrease as they age?

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