When the term _______________is used, it refers to a measurement of oxygen consumed by a patient who has gone without food for at least 12 hours and has been lying down with little movement in a constant-temperature environment overnight

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


basal energy expenditure, BEE

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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