The Mifflin-St

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Mifflin-St. Jeor energy estimation formula calculates energy expenditures using _____.

• A) gender, age, weight, and height
• B) gender, age, activity level, and disease status
• C) gender, age, body frame size, and activity level
• D) gender, weight, age, and food intake
• E) weight, height, age, and activity level

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