Which Method Estimates Energy Expenditure by Measuring Only the Body's

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which method estimates energy expenditure by measuring only the body's production of carbon dioxide?

• A)dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
• B)doubly labeled water
• C)direct calorimetry
• D)indirect calorimetry

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