AFAA Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

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Which of the following components is NOT part of energy expenditure?

Resting Metabolic Rate
Energy expended with exertion
The thermic effect of food
Cardiovascular performance

The correct answer is: Cardiovascular performance

Energy expenditure comprises several components that contribute to the total number of calories burned by an individual over a given period. The primary components include Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), which represents the calories burned at rest to maintain essential physiological functions like breathing and circulation; the energy expended during physical exertion, which includes any form of activity from walking to intense exercise; and the thermic effect of food, which accounts for the energy used to digest, absorb, and process nutrients. While cardiovascular performance is an important aspect of overall fitness and can contribute to a person's ability to perform physical activity effectively, it does not directly quantify energy expenditure. Instead, it describes how well the cardiovascular system can support physical activity and endurance, as opposed to measuring the actual calories burned in terms of energy expenditure. Therefore, it is not classified as a component of energy expenditure itself.