A patient is diagnosed with bone cancer. You have calculated her BEE to be 1400 kcal. Based on her cancer diagnosis, what are her calorie needs?

a. 1.1-1.45 x BEE
b. 1.5-1.8 x BEE
c. 1.45-1.75 x BEE
d. 1.3-1.65 x BEE


Answer: a. 1.1-1.45 x BEE

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