What Is the Approximate Caloric Equivalent of 1 MET

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate caloric equivalent of 1 MET?

• A)50 kcal
• B)100 kcal/kg/hour
• C)200 calories/hour
• D)400 kcal/kg

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Time Value of Money

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