NETA Personal Trainer Practice Exam

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What is the formula to calculate MET minutes?

Average METs x total minutes
Total minutes / average METs
Average METs + total minutes
Total minutes x average METs

The correct answer is: Average METs x total minutes

The formula to calculate MET minutes is derived from the concept of METs, or Metabolic Equivalent of Task, which quantifies the energy expenditure of different physical activities. To find the total energy expenditure in terms of MET minutes, you simply multiply the average MET value of the activity by the total number of minutes spent performing that activity. Using this approach, if you know how many METs an activity has and how long you engaged in that activity, you can easily compute the total MET minutes. This total is useful for tracking physical activity and can help individuals understand their overall energy expenditure. For example, if an activity has an average MET value of 6 and you engage in it for 30 minutes, the calculation would be 6 METs x 30 minutes, resulting in 180 MET minutes. This formula helps in monitoring and planning physical activity levels effectively.