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Table 2 Estimated daily energy expenditure according to Physical Activity Ratio

From: Food and macronutrient intake of elite Ethiopian distance runners

  

Duration (h)

Energy cost (PAR)

 

PARa

MEAN

SD

MEAN

SD

Sleeping

0.9

9.0

0.8

8.1

0.7

Relaxingb

1.0

5.7

0.5

5.7

0.5

Miscellaneous activityc

1.5

6.7

0.0

10.1

0.0

Light exercised (Home activities)

3.0

0.5

0.1

1.4

0.2

Slow pace running

10.0

0.1

0.2

1.5

1.6

Moderate pace running

14.0

0.9

0.3

13.1

3.7

Fast pace running

18.0

0.7

0.2

12.2

4.0

Total

 

24

0.6

52.1

3.3

  1. * Note: SD, standard deviation. aPhysical activity ratio (PAR) is the energy expenditure expressed in relation to basal metabolic rate (BMR) (i.e., BMR × 1.0). bWatching TV, sitting quietly. cEating, socializing. dHome activities.