Which of the following statements best describes the basic premise of indirect calorimetry?
a. Energy expenditure is proportional to the body's oxygen production and its carbon dioxide consumption.
b. It is the approach used in outpatient settings.
c. Energy expenditure is proportional to the body's oxygen consumption and its carbon dioxide production.
d. Indirect calorimetry provides less accuracy than standardized predictive equations.
c
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What type of cells synthesize, deposit, and then orient the fibrous proteins of the organic matter of the bone matrix?
a. osteocytes b. osteoclasts c. chondrocytes d. osteogenic cells e. osteoblasts
The notion that too much food can block "ki" (energy) is a traditional ____ belief
a. Chinese b. Italian c. Korean d. Mexican
Which is NOT a goal or objective of the Healthy People Initiative?
a) Eliminating health disparities among Americans b) Decreasing prevalence of obesity among adults c) Increasing the number of formula-fed infants in the U.S. d) Reduction of deaths due to heart disease.