What procedure is used to overcome the limitations associated with estimating resting energy expenditures?
a. Measuring blood glucose before and after exercise
b. Monitoring body temperature during heavy exercise
c. Indirect calorimetry
d. The Douglas procedure
ANS: C
To overcome the limitations of estimating formulas, energy needs can be measured at the bed-side. To do so, a procedure called indirect calorimetry is used.
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