Energy Balance Quiz

How many Kcals must be burned to balance a caloric intake of 3,500 calories?

• 2,500 Kcals

• 3,000 Kcals

• 3,500 Kcals

• 4,000 Kcals

Why is the number 3,500 significant in weight management?

• It is the number of calories in a meal

• It is equal to one pound of fat

• It is the number of calories burned in a day

• It is the number of calories in a snack

What is the caloric expenditure for a 150 lb person doing backpacking/hiking?

• 280 calories

• 400 calories

• 350 calories

• 472 calories

What is the caloric expenditure for a 150 lb person doing interval training?

• 600 calories

• 700 calories

• 748 calories

• 800 calories

How many calories does a 100 lb person burn per hour jogging (5.5 mph)?

• 480 calories

• 525 calories

• 600 calories

• 700 calories

For a 200 lb person, how many calories are burned per hour during running (10 mph)?

• 1,035 calories

• 1,125 calories

• 1,200 calories

• 1,300 calories

For a 120 lb person, how many calories are burned per hour during weight training?

• 352 calories

• 399 calories

• 470 calories

• 541 calories

Which type of activity is described as more intense than moderate activities and leads to a slightly higher caloric expenditure?

• Flexibility exercises

• Muscle fitness exercises

• Vigorous aerobics

• Moderate physical activity

What type of exercises are found in Step 5 of the Physical Activity Pyramid?

• Vigorous aerobics

• Flexibility exercises

• Muscle fitness exercises

• Moderate physical activity

What should be avoided according to the Physical Activity Pyramid?

• Flexibility exercises

• Inactivity

• Vigorous sports

• Moderate physical activity