What Is the Purpose of Indirect Calorimetry

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of indirect calorimetry?

• A) To measure heat produced and lost from the body
• B) To calculate energy expenditure by measuring VO₂ and VCO₂
• C) To calculate resting energy expenditure
• D) To measure gas exchange

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