Chapter 9, Problem 5AYK

Estimate your energy requirement based on your current age, weight, height, and activity level. Physical Activity (PA) Factors for EER Equations Men Women Physical Activity Sedentary 1.0 1.0 Typical daily living activities Low active 1.11 1.12 plus 3060 min moderate activity Active 1.25 1.27 plus 60 min moderate activity Very active 1.48 1.45 plus 60 min moderate activity and 60 min vigorous or 120 min moderate activity NOTE: Moderate activity is equivalent to walking at 3 to 4 mph.

What do you need to do to meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans? What are the benefits if you do? What are the consequences if you dont?

Jogging is considered aerobic exercise because the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels) can adjust to supply the oxygen needs of working cells. In contrast, sprinting the 100-meter dash might be called anaerobic (lacking oxygen) exercise, and golf nonaerobic exercise. Explain these last two observations.