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Answer no. 8: Sleep does not influence total daily energy expenditure.
Explanation: (a) Dietary induced thermogenesis, also known as thermic effect of food is the amount of energy expenditure in processing food for use and storage, above the resting metabolic rate. It is a part of metabolism, like exercise. Its value varies with caloric intake.
(b) Pregnant women require extra energy intake to support her adequate gestational weight gain and increased BMR. Thus pregnancy conditions influences total daily energy expenditure.
(c) Physical exercise is an important component of daily energy expenditure. The amount and intensity of physical activity done is directly propostional to energy spent.
(D) The state of sleep conserves energy. More amount of energy is consumed in sleep deprived individuals. Thus it is not the part of daily energy expenditure factors.
Answer no. 9: True: 1 MET represents an adult\'s average seated, resting oxygen consumption or energy expenditure.
Explanation: 1 MET or 1 Metabolic equivalent is defined as the amount of oxygen consumed by the body while sitting at rest. It is equivalent to ~3.5 ml O2 per kg body weight x min.
