An energy expenditure (EE) of 20 kcal/hr/m2 for an adult is indicative of which of the following conditions?

a. Pregnancy
b. Starvation
c. Hyperthyroidism
d. Stimulant drugs


ANS: B
An energy expenditure (EE) of 30-40 kcal/hr/m2 is normal for an adult. The EE of 20 kcal/hr/m2 is less than 80% of predicted and is considered a hypometabolic state. Starvation creates a hy-pometabolic state. Pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, and stimulant drugs create hypermetabolic states.

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