Metabolic age
Metabolic Age
Metabolic Age (pronunciation: meh-tuh-bol-ik eyj) is a term used in the field of health and fitness to describe the state of a person's metabolism relative to their chronological age.
Etymology
The term "Metabolic Age" is derived from the words "metabolic", which comes from the Greek word "metabole" meaning change, and "age", which comes from the Old French "aage".
Definition
Metabolic Age is a comparative age against which one's metabolic rate can be measured. If a person's metabolic age is lower than their actual age, it means their metabolism is functioning more efficiently than average. Conversely, if a person's metabolic age is higher than their actual age, it means their metabolism is functioning less efficiently than average.
Related Terms
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories required to keep your body functioning while at rest. BMR is a significant factor in determining metabolic age.
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure of body fat based on height and weight. It can influence metabolic age.
- Caloric Intake: The number of calories a person consumes daily. It can affect metabolic age.
- Physical Activity: The level of physical activity can influence metabolic age as it affects the rate of metabolism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metabolic age
- Wikipedia's article - Metabolic age
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