Questions: 1. MET stands for the metabolic equivalent of task, which accounts for the energy consumption per kg per hour. How much is one MET equal to? ( 5 pts )

One MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is equal to the energy expenditure of sitting quietly, which is approximately 3.5 milliliters of oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml O2/kg/min). This is also equivalent to about 1 kcal/kg/hour.

Explanation:

• MET is a unit used to estimate the amount of energy used by the body during physical activity, compared to resting.
• 1 MET is defined as the energy cost of sitting quietly, which is approximately 3.5 ml O2/kg/min.
• This is a standard measure used in exercise physiology to quantify the intensity of different physical activities.