The final result of indirect calorimetry is to determine the ____.?

A) ?amount of energy the patient needs to take in per 24 hours
B) ?number of kcalories burned during a period of study
C) ?factors associated with illness that contribute to high energy intake
D) ?adjustments to make in the patient's diet to improve carbohydrate intake


B

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