What is the clinical method for measuring human energy expenditure?

a. Bomb calorimetry
b. Indirect calorimetry
c. Doubly labeled water
d. Direct calorimetry


Ans: b. Indirect calorimetry

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a. plan to maintain the same diet after surgery as before b. attempt a variety of nonsurgical weight loss methods c. be assured that the surgery is not associated with complications d. devise a weight management program on her own to begin after surgery e. have a BMI less than 35

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Provide examples of how the dietary habits of grandparents can influence the body's metabolism and susceptibility to disease in future generations

What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A nutrition care plan is ____.?

A) ?the client's diet prescription ordered by the physician B) ?the dietitian's strategies for meeting an individual's nutritional needs C) ?the nurse's documentation of how well the client is eating D) ?nutritional formulas showing minimum daily requirements

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