Which of the following methods estimates energy expenditure by measuring carbon dioxide produced and oxygen consumed by the body?
A. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
B. bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
C. direct calorimetry
D. indirect calorimetry
Answer: D
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a. true b. false
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