Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 4

Briefly describe the procedure used to estimate energy expenditure using (a) direct calorimetry and (b) indirect calorimetry.

Step 1 of 4

Measurement of energy expenditure is particularly useful in certain areas like exercise assisted weight-loss programs and job assignments in industry. In an industry, the engineer measures the energy cost of various tasks and assign tasks that require high energy output to those are physically fit and possess high work tolerance.