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Metabolic equivalent — The metabolic equivalent of task (MET), or simply metabolic equivalent, is a physiological concept expressing the energy cost of physical activities[1] as multiples of resting metabolic rate (RMR) and is defined as the ratio of metabolic rate… … Wikipedia
Metabolic risk score — (MRS) is a measurement which be used to calculate the metabolism risk. See also Metabolic equivalent Categories: Medicine stubsExercise physiology … Wikipedia
Équivalent métabolique — L équivalent métabolique (Metabolic Equivalent of Task, MET) est une méthode permettant de mesurer l intensité d une activité physique et la dépense énergétique. On définit le MET comme le rapport de l activité sur la demande du métabolisme de… … Wikipédia en Français
Metabolic control analysis — (MCA) is a mathematical framework for describing metabolic, signaling and genetic pathways. MCA quantifies how variables, such as fluxes and species concentrations, depend on network parameters. In particular it is able to describe how network… … Wikipedia
Metabolic advantage — is a term used in nutrition to describe the ability of a diet to achieve greater weight loss (or less weight gain[1]) than another diet of equivalent calories.[2] It is a claimed effect of low carbohydrate diets and was popularised by the Atkins… … Wikipedia
Metabolic syndrome — Dysmetabolic syndrome X Classification and external resources An obese male. Weight 146 kg/322 lbs, height 177 cm/5 ft 10 in. The body mass index is 46. ICD 9 … Wikipedia
equivalent — 1. Equal in any respect. 2. That which is equal in size, weight, force, or any other quality to something else. 3. Having the capability to counterbalance or neutralize each other. 4. Having equal valencies. 5. SYN: gram e.. [see equivalence]… … Medical dictionary
Basal metabolic rate — (BMR), and the closely related resting metabolic rate (RMR), is the amount of daily energy expended by humans and animals at rest. Rest is defined as existing in a neutrally temperate environment while in the post absorptive state. In plants,… … Wikipedia
Basal metabolic rate — A measure of the rate of metabolism. For example, someone with an overly active thyroid will have an elevated basal metabolic rate. * * * basal metabolic rate n the rate at which heat is given off by an organism at complete rest * * * an… … Medical dictionary
Human equivalent — The human equivalent (H e) indicates, for a given amount of energy expenditure, the relative quantity of energy needed for human metabolism, assuming an average human energy expenditure of 12,500kJ per day and a basal metabolic rate of 80 watts.… … Wikipedia
