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Category - Exercise Programming and Implementation

At rest, what percent of the body’s energy expenditure is used for breathing?
  1. 3%
  2. 5%
  3. 8%
  4. 10%
Explanation
Answer: A - At rest, about 3% of the body’s energy expenditure is used for breathing. During moderate intensity exercise, this increases to between 3 and 5%. In very high intensity activity, the expenditure can increase to 10% or even 15% in trained athletes.
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