The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Is the Minimum Energy Intake

question 31

Essay

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the minimum energy intake required to maintain a body that is awake and at rest. While the rate varies with age, gender, health, and body mass, a reasonable value is 1600 Cal per day. Walking can require 2.5 times the BMR, and exertion in work or sports can require 7 times the BMR. Using this information, calculate the energy expended by someone walking at a speed of 3.0 mph and determine how far she could walk with the energy from a quarter-pound hamburger (125 g) that has a food value of 3.6 Cal/g.

Grasp the sequence and logic of steps within the scientific method.

Understand the concepts of reliability and validity in research.

Acknowledge the responsibilities of a professional nurse towards research, ethical considerations, and evidence-based practice.

Recognize the significance of Nightingale’s contributions and the core ethical principles in nursing.

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Definitions:

Bipedalism

The ability of an organism to walk on two legs.

Quadrupeds

Animals that use all four limbs for locomotion, typical of many mammals, including those that humans evolved from.

Using Tools

describes the ability or practice of employing physical items to perform tasks more efficiently, a trait observed in humans and some other species.

Running Faster

The act of increasing speed during locomotion on foot, often aimed at achieving greater velocity for competitive or fitness purposes.