Use the Harris-Benedict Equation (Presented Below) to Estimate Daily Energy

question 37

Multiple Choice

Use the Harris-Benedict equation (presented below) to estimate daily energy needs for a 32-year-old woman who is 165 cm tall and weighs 46 kg. Use a stress factor of 1.2.  RMR = 655.1 + [9.563 × weight (kg) ] + [1.85 × height (cm) ]-[4.676 × age (years) ]

• A) 1730 kcal
• B) 1860 kcal
• C) 2006 kcal
• D) 2130 kcal

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