What Type of Human Calorimetry Is the Most Practical, and Why

question 77

Multiple Choice

What type of human calorimetry is the most practical, and why?

• A) direct calorimetry because it is the most accurate
• B) indirect calorimetry because it is the most accurate
• C) direct calorimetry because it is portable and less expensive
• D) indirect calorimetry because it is portable and less expensive
• E) direct and indirect calorimetry are equally practical

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