Question

question 4
a 30-year-old man weighs 65 kg and is 165 cm tall. he exercises moderately for 60 minutes a day and has a very active lifestyle.
what physical activity factor would you use to calculate his estimated energy requirement (eer)?
1.2
1.45
1.48
1.55

Explanation:

1. Recall the physical activity level (PAL) categories for EER calculation. For adult males:

• Sedentary (little or no exercise): ~1.2
• Low active (light exercise 1 - 3 days/week): ~1.375
• Active (moderate exercise 3 - 5 days/week or moderate exercise 60 mins daily + active lifestyle): PAL around 1.55 (matches "very active lifestyle" + 60 mins moderate exercise daily).
• Very active (vigorous exercise 6 - 7 days/week or intense training): ~1.725.

1. The man exercises moderately for 60 mins daily and has a very active lifestyle, so his PAL (physical activity factor) aligns with the "active" to "very active" range, and 1.55 is the best fit among the options.

Answer:

1.55