Quiz on Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

What does BMR stand for?

• Basic Metabolic Ratio

• Body Mass Rate

• Basal Metabolic Rate

• Basal Muscle Rate

What percentage of total daily energy expenditure does BMR typically account for?

• 40-60%

• 80-90%

• 60-75%

• 30-50%

Which organ consumes approximately 25% of your BMR?

• Heart

• Brain

• Liver

• Kidneys

What is the primary function of mitochondria in relation to BMR?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy generation

• Waste elimination

• Hormone regulation

Which factor can account for up to 40% of individual BMR variation?

• Body composition

• Genetics

• Age

• Sex

What is the average BMR range for adult women?

• 1,400-1,600 calories/day

• 1,600-1,800 calories/day

• 1,800-2,000 calories/day

• 1,200-1,400 calories/day

What effect does resistance training have on BMR?

• No effect on BMR

• Fluctuates BMR

• Increases BMR

• Decreases BMR

Which equation is recommended for estimating BMR in non-athletic populations?

• Katch-McArdle Equation

• Mifflin-St Jeor Equation

• Cunningham Equation

• Harris-Benedict Equation

What is the thermic effect of food (TEF) typically accounting for?

• 10-15% of total caloric intake

• 5-10% of total caloric intake

• 20-25% of total caloric intake

• 15-20% of total caloric intake

What is the impact of sleep deprivation on BMR?

• Fluctuates BMR

• No effect on BMR

• Decreases BMR

• Increases BMR