The amount of energy the body needs to maintain life while at digestive, physical, and emotional rest is called the

a. basal metabolism
b. indirect calorimetry
c. respiratory quotient
d. nitrogen balance


a. basal metabolism

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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1.apply to most healthy people age 2 years or older 2.encourage the use of supplements to aid in a healthy nutritional intake 3.encourage people to give up their favorite, unhealthy foods 4.encourage the preparation of foods with a minimum level of 1 teaspoon of salt to maintain fluid balance in the body

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