Chapter

Factors Affecting Energy Expenditure

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Physiological Influences

   "Why is it so difficult for some people to lose weight and for others to gain weight? One theory is that every person has a “set point” of energy balance. This set point can also be called a fat-stat

2. Sedentary Behavior

   "Sedentary behavior is defined as the participation in pursuits in which energy expenditure is no more than one-and-one-half times the amount of energy expended while at rest and includes sitting, rec

3. Societal Factors

   "In the United States, many societal factors influence the number of calories burned in a day. Escalators, moving walkways, and elevators, not to mention cars, are common modes of transportation that

4. Health Risks

   "The number of people considered overweight and obese in the world has now surpassed the number who are starving, with some officials estimating that the number of overweight people is nearly double t