Which of the Following Is True About Basal Metabolism

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about basal metabolism?

• A) It represents about 30 percent of total energy expenditure.
• B) It is energy expenditure to maintain heartbeat, respiration, other basic functions, and daily activities.
• C) It represents about 60 percent to 70 percent of total calories used by a sedentary person during each day.
• D) It includes the energy used to digest food.

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Definitions:

Income Elasticity

Measures how the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in consumer income.

Normal Good

An item for which demand increases as the income of consumers increases, showing a direct relationship between income and demand.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good changes as the income of consumers changes.

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases as the income of consumers increases, showing a positive correlation between income and demand.