The Total Energy Output of a Body at Rest After

question 21

Multiple Choice

The total energy output of a body at rest after a 12-hour fast in a room of comfortable temperature is a measure of the number of calories required to maintain body weight,known as which of the following?

• A) Resting energy expenditure
• B) Basal energy expenditure
• C) Total daily energy expenditure
• D) Direct calorimetry

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