Energy Requirements & Energy Balance
Understand energy intake, exercise expenditure and the importance of meeting the body’s overall energy needs.
Learning areas
Explore these subject areas as part of your independent learning and academic development.
Energy intake and expenditure
Energy balance
Resting energy requirements
Exercise energy expenditure
Energy availability
Individual variation
Health and professional guidance:
This page provides general educational information, not an individual diet plan, diagnosis, treatment, supplement prescription or medical advice. Nutrition requirements differ between people and sports. Athletes with medical conditions, suspected nutrient deficiencies, disordered eating concerns or possible REDs should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional or sports dietitian.