Q.6
Food and Nutrition- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.87)
MCQ (Single Correct) +4 −1

Which of the following factor is not considered while computing enegy requirements for Adults?

  • Computation of Daily Energy Requirements in Adults:
  • Energy Expenditure Components (ICMR-NIN & FAO/WHO):
$$\text{Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)} = \text{BMR} \times \text{PAL}$$
  • BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): Governed by Age, Gender, body weight, and lean tissue mass.
  • PAL (Physical Activity Level): Categorized as sedentary, moderate, or heavy work.
  • Growth Factor:
  • Growth is not an energy component for mature adults because skeletal and somatic growth ceases with epiphyseal fusion.
  • Growth energy costs are included exclusively during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy/lactation.
  • Conclusion: Growth is NOT considered for adults (Option 1).

Correct option: (1) Growth

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