diff --git a/education/nutrition/Energy Balance & Weight Management.md b/education/nutrition/Energy Balance & Weight Management.md index 74f27fe..73443d0 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Energy Balance & Weight Management.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Energy Balance & Weight Management.md @@ -90,4 +90,20 @@ Not always accurate for: - Losing as little as 5% of excess body fat - Can increase HDL cholesterol levels - Reduce high blood pressure - - Improve glucose tolerance \ No newline at end of file + - Improve glucose tolerance + +# Energy Exchange +## Energy In +- Carbs +- Lipids +- Proteins +- Alcohol + +## Energy Out (Total Energy Expenditure ) +- Basal metabolic rate + - The minimum number of kcals required to maintain normal body function after fasting and resting for 12 hours. **Accounts for ~60-75% of an individual's total energy use** + - Factors that increase BMR include thyroid hormone levels and postexercise recovery + - Factors that decrease BMR include starvation and aging. +- Physical activity +- Thermic effect of food +- Non-exercise activity \ No newline at end of file