Discuss the two ways to measure energy expenditure

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Assignment:

Define and explain the difference between Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) & Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

Discuss the following factors in relation to BMR and RMR:

Age
FFM (Fat-Free Mass)
Body Mass & Stature
Health Status

Discuss the two ways to measure energy expenditure

Estimate the amount of energy expended by the following clients:

65-year-old female, 155 lbs., trimming shrubs for 35 minutes

18-year-old male, 230 lbs., playing wallyball for an hour

Estimate the amount of energy YOU would expend doing the following activities (include your personal data (age, weight, etc) in the description before your answers.

24-year-old female, 172 lbs., walking leisurely for an hour

24-year-old female, 172 lbs., running on a flat surface at 6 mph for 30 minutes

The format of this assignment may be presented in narrative or bullet format. Section 2 should show the mathematical work. Information should be presented in a clear, concise, organized format. Include at least one additional reference (in APA format) other than your text.

Resource for Section 1: BMR and RMR Article

Resources for Section 2: Physical Activity Compendium, Calculating Energy Expenditure Using METs.

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