The following is a Caloric Expenditure Chart for Everyday Tasks.
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Caloric Expenditure for Selected Everyday Tasks |
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Everyday Tasks |
Cal/Min/lb |
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Sleeping |
0.008 |
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Lying quietly |
0.009 |
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Sitting eating, reading, mental work |
0.011 |
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Standing |
0.012 |
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Sitting, writing |
0.012 |
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Washing dishes |
0.012 |
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Cooking |
0.013 |
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Lecturing |
0.014 |
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Driving a car |
0.015 |
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Office work |
0.016 |
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Light housework |
0.016 |
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House painting |
0.016 |
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Shopping |
0.018 |
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Sweeping floors |
0.023 |
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Waiting on tables |
0.024 |
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Making a bed |
0.027 |
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Cleaning windows |
0.028 |
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Mowing lawn |
0.028 |
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Ironing |
0.028 |
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Gardening |
0.032 |
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Shoveling |
0.043 |
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Chopping wood |
0.049 |
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