If Norma Needs 1700 Calories Per Day to Maintain Her

question 38

Multiple Choice

If Norma needs 1700 calories per day to maintain her weight, about how much total fluid does she need?

• A) 6 quarts/day
• B) 0.5 quart/day
• C) 1700-2550 mL/day
• D) 3400-5100 mL/day

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