To burn a kg of fat (2.2 lbs) requires an energy expenditure of ~9000 calories.  However, to lose this much weight through sweat requires an energy expenditure of only: 

In a research study conducted on UW varsity swimmers, a primary difference between the swimmers who experience staleness/overtraining compared to the swimmers who didn’t was: 

You are prescribing a weight loss program for Ted who weighs 240 pounds and for Anna who weighs 150 pounds.  Both want to lose weight at the maximum rate (pounds per week) they can, but still want the weight loss to be fat.  a. What is the maximum rate of weight loss/week that you would recommend for Ted?  For Anna?  (1pt) b. Defend your maximum weekly rate of weight loss for each of these individuals. (1pt)

Which of the following is a characteristic of sports anemia?  

You are prescribing a weight loss program for Ted who weighs 240 pounds and for Anna who weighs 150 pounds.  Both want to lose weight at the maximum rate (pounds per week) they can, but still want the weight loss to be fat.  a. What is the maximum rate of weight loss/week that you would recommend for Ted?  For Anna?  (1pt) b. Defend your maximum weekly rate of weight loss for each of these individuals. (1pt)

Bob is a cyclist who weighs 158 pounds (71.8 kg).  He maintains his weight on a 3,000 kcal/d diet.  After his morning bike ride, he weighed about 156 pounds (~71 kg).  What is your recommendation regarding his total fluid intake for the day (assuming that all of this fluid replacement would come from 8oz glasses of water)? (8oz=240mL)

How many extra calories/day should an athlete consume if he/she is aiming to gain ½ to 1 pound of muscle/week?

Daily protein intake, for the majority of strength/power trained athletes, provides no additional muscle building benefits when intake reaches what level?

After absorption, the larger fats and fat-soluble vitamins are released into this transport system first:

Other health benefits of regular physical activity include: