To calculate the estimated caloric needs of a patient who is significantly underweight the Dietitian should use:
a. the patient's actual body weight
b. the patient's adjusted body weight
c. the patient's desirable body weight
d. 90% of the patient's desirable body weight
Answer: a. the patient's actual body weight
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