Wednesday 8 March 2017

Let’s take a look at energy expenditure.

I have often wondered about the effects of very low calorie diet. It's a fact almost all fail, starvation even medium term does not sound like a good idea to me. Have you ever wondered where the energy goes from the food (our fuel) ends up, and what is it used for. I found it interesting our liver burns up more energy than we use in physical activity such as work etc. I think this gives a good indication why exercise is not the best way to lose weight.

About 70% of a human's total energy expenditure is due to the basal life processes within the organs of the body. About 20% of ones energy expenditure comes from physical activity and another 10% from thermo genesis or digestion of food. So, with 70% of energy being used just to stay alive and only 20% of ones energy available for physical activity.


Chart taken from and more info here

Eddie   
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10 comments:

  1. eileeninmd8 March 2017 at 13:34

    Hello, thank for the info. I think diet and exercise is best. I hope you are having a great day!

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  2. only slightly confused8 March 2017 at 17:44

    I did not know that.

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  3. Sandra Cox8 March 2017 at 17:54

    Interesting. I would have thought the heart or brain would have been higher in energy expenditure.

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  4. JFM8 March 2017 at 19:19

    Learn useful info here all of the time... thank you!!!

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  5. Dianna8 March 2017 at 23:05

    Thanks so much for this information. I've been enjoying the information you've been sharing.

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  6. Anonymous9 March 2017 at 10:09

    Very interesting info. I know of 2 blog friends who have loved ones being fed thru a feeding tube. It sure makes me thankful that I can eat.

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  7. Galina L.9 March 2017 at 12:45

    Brilliant! I didn't expect our livers to be that busy!

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  8. Kay G.9 March 2017 at 23:32

    Sounds like I am mostly eating for my liver! Interesting!

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  9. Magic Love Crow10 March 2017 at 02:19

    Very, very interesting!

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  10. Debbie10 March 2017 at 03:26

    interesting information...i wonder if my liver is doing double time!!!

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