What is the primary reason for not including the value for adaptive thermogenesis when calculating energy requirements?
a. It is too costly to measure
b. It is too variable to measure
c. The value is too low to be meaningful
d. The value is highly influenced by the dietary ratio of protein, fat, and carbohydrate
e. It has no significant impact on energy requirements.
ANS: B
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