Calculate CJ's new total caloric requirement from his BEE and activity factor. Consider his work of breathing
BEE = 66 + [13.7 × wt] + [5 × ht] - [6.8 × age]
= 66 + [13.7 × 72] + [5 × 177.8] – [6.8 × 58]
= 66 + [986] + [889] – [394]
= 1547
Using a stress factor of 1.5, his total caloric requirement is: 1547 × 1.5 = 2320 kcals.
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