Equations for estimating energy requirements are based on:
a. gender, age, height, weight, and physical activity.
b. gender, body mass index, and physical activity.
c. age, height, weight, body mass index, and activity level.
d. age, weight, body mass index, activity level, and food intake.
e. standards developed based on age and gender only.
a
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