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WorksheetsQuiz on Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
Which hormone is primarily affected by chronic stress, potentially lowering BMR?
Insulin
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Thyroid hormone
What is the average BMR range for athletes compared to average adults?
10-15% higher
5-15% higher
5-10% lower
10-20% lower
What is the effect of hydration on metabolic rate?
Decreases metabolic rate
Fluctuates metabolic rate
Increases metabolic rate
No effect on metabolic rate
What is the primary reason men typically have higher BMR than women?
Lower caloric needs
Higher body fat percentage
Higher muscle mass
Smaller organ size
What is the role of thyroid hormones in relation to BMR?
Increase BMR
Have no effect on BMR
Regulate BMR
Decrease BMR
