Kinesiology 2230A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Hemoglobin, Metabolic Equivalent, Citric Acid Cycle

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2230A/B
• Professor: Glen Belfry

Document Summary

Basal metabolic rate (bmr): energy production at rest. Bmr- the minimal energy needed to maintain body function (37 degrees c) Represented by a metabolic equivalent (met) = 3. 5ml/kg/min o2 (at rest) Vo2 needs to be expressed as a metabolic equivalent (50ml/kg/min o2 / 3. 5 = 14. 3 mets) # of kcals you burn at rest is lower if you are female. 7-8), bmr is very high and similar between the sexes. 11-3 years old, body comp changes, bmr changes, difference maintained throughout lifespan. There is a decrease in metabolic rate when you age; you grow slower when you get older. When you get over 45, you are burning lot less calories at rest. There is a 10% difference of metabolic rate between males and females. When compared on a per kg muscle basis much of the difference disappears. Woman have more body fat, both sexes are in optimal range.