Using the Mifflin-St

question 8

Multiple Choice

Using the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation for men (below) and a stress factor of 1.3, calculate the energy needs of Mr. Briggs, who is 33 years old, is 173 cm tall, and weighs 67 kg. RMR = [9.99 ´ weight (kg) ] + [6.25 ´ height (cm) ] - [4.92 ´ age (years) ] + 5 ​

• A)1593 kcal
• B)1918 kcal
• C)2071 kcal
• D)2493 kcal
• E)2601 kcal

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