• Syllabus

D.3. Energy balance and body composition

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Sub sections and their related questions

D.3.1. Define the term basal metabolic rate (BMR).

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D.3.2. State the components of daily energy expenditure.

• 19M.3.SL.tz0.16a:

  List two components of daily energy expenditure.

• 18N.3.SL.tz0.14a: Define basal metabolic rate.

D.3.3. Explain the relationship between energy expenditure and intake.

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D.3.4. Discuss the association between body composition and athletic performance.

• 16M.3.SL.tz0.13b: Outline the body composition requirements of marathon runners.
• 17M.3.SL.tz0.13d: Outline the association between body composition and athletic performance in an endurance athlete.
• 19M.3.SL.tz0.16b:

  Using a sporting example, discuss body composition and how it affects performance.

• 19N.3.SL.tz0.13a: State the group with the lowest post-test fat mass.
• 19N.3.SL.tz0.13b: Calculate the difference, in kilograms, between pre-test and post-test performance on the leg...
• 19N.3.SL.tz0.13c: Deduce the effect of the time-restricted diet on fat mass and strength.
• 19N.3.SL.tz0.13d: Analyse the association between body composition and strength.

D.3.5. Discuss dietary practices employed by athletes to manipulate body composition.

• 17M.3.SL.tz0.13a.i: Identify which diet results in the greatest loss of body fat.
• 17M.3.SL.tz0.13a.ii: Identify which diet results in the greatest loss of body weight.
• 17M.3.SL.tz0.13b: Calculate the difference in body fat between low carbohydrate and high carbohydrate diets after...
• 17M.3.SL.tz0.13c: Compare and contrast changes in body weight before and after training.
• 18N.3.SL.tz0.14b: Discuss dietary practices sometimes employed by athletes to manipulate body composition.