Introduction to Nutrition

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Definition of calorie
The amount of energy required to raise 1 degree of water 1 degree C at 15 C. This varies with temperature so is problematic.
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Definition of joule
The work done when a point of application of 1 newton is displaced a distance of 1 meter in the direction of force.
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1 Calorie in Joules
4.184J
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BMR
Heat production at rest in thermoneutral environment.
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BMR 7 factors
Body weight, gender, age, disease, genetics, climate, ethnicity
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The work done when a point of application of 1 newton is displaced a distance of 1 meter in the direction of force.

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Definition of joule

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4.184J

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Heat production at rest in thermoneutral environment.

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Body weight, gender, age, disease, genetics, climate, ethnicity

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