The Method for Determining Energy Expenditure That Involves the Measurement

question 18

Multiple Choice

The method for determining energy expenditure that involves the measurement of heat given off by the body during a select period of time in an insulated chamber is

• A) direct calorimetry.
• B) indirect calorimetry.
• C) thermocalorimetry.
• D) bomb calorimetry.

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