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M Find Font Which of the equations do you believe best predicts your RMR? Why? What difference did you find between males and females in the class? What explains this difference? Calculate your predicted TEE using the equations above (from the PAL and PAC in table What is the body's fuel of choice at rest? The body's choice of fuel at rest is fat. Question 5.2 How much of the RMR is from carbohydrate? From fat? What does this information suggest about the prevailing fuel of choice for our bodies at rest?

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The Mifflin St Jeor equation best measures RMR. This is because the equation takes into account gender, age , weight and height thus providing more accurate results for each individual

Males and females have different BMR. The BMR of male is higher than that of females. This is because males have higher lean body mass increasing the metabolic rate.

Total energy expenditure = BMR x activity multiplier

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