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• Energy balance (biology)
  '''Energy Balance (Biology)''' ...enditure (in the form of metabolism and physical activity). The concept of energy balance is central to the understanding of [[Nutrition]], [[Metabolism]], a
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• Energy expenditure
  == Energy Expenditure == ...hat a person uses to perform different activities. It is a crucial concept in the fields of [[nutrition]], [[physiology]], and [[health sciences]].
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• Energy balance
  == Energy Balance == ...he energy consumed and expended by an organism. The concept is fundamental in the study of [[nutrition]], [[metabolism]], and [[weight management]].
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• Energy budget
  == Energy Budget == ...ring, exiting, and being stored in a system. It is a fundamental principle in the study of [[Ecology]], [[Climatology]], and [[Physiology]].
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• Oxygen equivalent
  ...t is being consumed by the body during physical activity. It is often used in the context of [[cardiopulmonary exercise testing]] and [[respiratory physi ...'begetter'). "Equivalent" comes from the Latin word "aequivalentem" (equal in value).
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• Metabolic equivalent of task
  ...by convention to 3.5 ml O2·kg−1·min−1, which is roughly equivalent to the energy cost of sitting quietly. ...'s normal functioning. "Equivalent" refers to the comparison of the energy expenditure during different activities, and "Task" refers to the specific physical act
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• Energy homeostasis
  == Energy Homeostasis == ...the regulation of energy intake and expenditure to maintain an organism's energy balance.
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• Calorie deficit
  ...he body where the energy intake from food is less than the energy expended in the body's metabolic and physical activities. ..."Deficit" comes from the Latin word ''deficere'' which means to lack or be in want of.
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• Sedentary behavior
  ...involves activities that require minimal movement, resulting in low energy expenditure. Examples of sedentary behavior include sitting, lying down, watching telev ...y]]: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
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• Conservation of energy
  == Conservation of Energy == ...amental concept in the field of [[Physics]] and [[Medicine]], particularly in the study of [[Biophysics]] and [[Physiology]].
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• Resting metabolic rate
  ...so known as '''Resting Energy Expenditure''' ('''REE'''), is the amount of energy expended by a person at rest. Pronounced as /ˈrɛstɪŋ mɪˈtæbəlɪk re ...hing, circulating blood, and cell production while at rest. It is measured in kilocalories per hour per kilogram of body weight.
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• Caloric deficit
  A '''Caloric Deficit''' (pronounced: kuh-LOHR-ik DEH-fuh-sit) is a state in which an individual consumes fewer [[calories]] than they expend, leading t ...it refers to the shortage of calories or energy intake compared to energy expenditure.
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• Weight management
  ...abits while using tips that will keep us fuller longer can be useful tools in weight management. * [[Caloric Intake]]: The number of calories a person takes in from foods and drinks.
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• Energy
  == Energy (Medicine) == '''Energy''' (pronounced: /ˈɛnərdʒi/) in the context of medicine, refers to the vitality required by the body to per
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• Active living
  ...accumulate at least 30 minutes of activity each day. This can be achieved in many different ways, from walking or cycling to work, to using the stairs i ...and "living", referring to the condition of being alive. It was first used in the late 20th century to promote the benefits of physical activity for heal
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• Overnutrition
  ...nergy expenditure. This can lead to an excess storage of energy, primarily in the form of fat. Overnutrition can also refer to the overconsumption of spe ...factors may include a lack of physical activity, excessive consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods, and genetic susceptibility.
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• Basal Metabolic Rate
  ...h requires about twelve hours of fasting in humans). The release of energy in this state is sufficient only to support the functioning of the vital organ * [[Energy expenditure]]
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• Sedentary
  ...o physical activity. It often involves sitting or lying down while engaged in activities like reading, watching television, or using a mobile device for ...ury to describe a lifestyle characterized by a lot of sitting or remaining in one place.
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• Physical Activity
  ...) is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. It is a fundamental aspect of human health and well-being. ...day or night. It includes both structured and unstructured forms performed in different settings such as walking, running, dancing, swimming, yoga, and g
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• Calorie counting
  ...acking the amount of [[energy]] (in the form of calories) that is consumed in a day. This method is often used for [[weight management]] and [[nutrition] ...lor'', meaning heat. The concept of counting calories was first introduced in the late 19th century by American chemist [[Wilbur Olin Atwater]].
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