MEASUREMENT OF HUMA

ENERGY EXPENDITURE
Group 6
Esteban, Romina Grace
Mamaclay, Lemuel
Reyes, Kc
Santisas, Markbenedict
Salvador, Mark Wareen
Talon, Klaudine Grace
Introduction
•Human energy expenditure refers to the amount of
energy expended by an individual in various activities.

•Understanding this measurement is crucial for

assessing metabolic health, fitness, and dietary
requirements.
Heat Produced by the Body
•Heat production is a primary indicator
of energy expenditure.
•When the body metabolizes food and
performs activities,
it generates heat.
•Measuring heat production helps in
estimating energy expenditure indirectly.
Direct versus Indirect Calorimetry

•A calorimeter is a device
used to measure the heat released
or absorbed during a chemical
reaction or a physical change.
•Direct calorimetry measures
heat production by directly
assessing the heat released from
an organism or a sample.
Direct Calorimetry (Measurement of
Heat)
Direct Calorimetry Room
Direct Calorimetry Room
•Heat released into the walls is measured
and used to assess energy expenditure
using the relationship between energy
expenditure heat production
•Similar to a bomb calorimeter.
Human Metabolic Efficiency
•40% of substrate energy → ATP
•=60% of substrate energy → heat
•Indirect calorimetry, on the
other hand, estimates heat
production by measuring
parameters such as oxygen
consumption and carbon dioxide
production.
Indirect Calorimetry (Measurement
of Gas Changes)​
• Based on known concentrations of gases in
atmospheric air
Indirect Calorimetry
• Measures respiratory gas concentrations

•Estimates total body energy expenditure based on O2,

used and CO2, produced

•VO2: Volume of O2, consumed per minute

VO2,Volume of inspired O2,Volume of Expired O2

•VCO2: Volume of CO2, produced per minute

VCO2 Volume of Expired CO2, Volume of Inspired Co2,
Resperatory Quotient
Respiratory quotient is the ratio of carbon
dioxide produced to oxygen consumed during
metabolism.
It indicates the type of fuel being utilized for
energy production.
• RQ values range from 0.7 (indicating fat
metabolism) to 1.0 (indicating carbohydrate
metabolism).
Resperatory Exchange Ratio
Respiratory exchange ratio is similar
to RQ but specifically refers to the ratio
of VCO2 to VO2.
• RER values provide insight into the
metabolic substrate being utilized.
RER values range from 0.7 to 1.0,
similar to RQ.
SUMMARY

Measurement of human energy expenditure using concepts like heat production,

direct and indirect calorimetry, respiratory quotient, and respiratory exchange ratio
provides valuable insights into metabolism and energy utilization.
Techniques such as direct and indirect calorimetry, along with parameters like RQ
and RER, aid in accurate estimation.
• These concepts play a crucial role in various fields, including healthcare, sports
performance, and weight management, facilitating personalized interventions and
optimizing outcomes.
Thank you