Author Question: An energy expenditure (EE) of 20 kcal/hr/m2 for an adult is indicative of which of the following ... (Read 61 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

An energy expenditure (EE) of 20 kcal/hr/m2 for an adult is indicative of which of the following conditions?

a. Pregnancy
b. Starvation
c. Hyperthyroidism
d. Stimulant drugs

Question 2

The respiratory quotient (RQ) value associated with substrate utilization patterns in normal, healthy individuals is which of the following?

a. 0.7
b. 0.8
c. 0.9
d. 1.0

Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An energy expenditure (EE) of 30-40 kcal/hr/m2 is normal for an adult. The EE of 20 kcal/hr/m2 is less than 80 of predicted and is considered a hypometabolic state. Starvation creates a hy-pometabolic state. Pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, and stimulant drugs create hypermetabolic states.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A healthy adult consuming a typical American diet will have a respiratory quotient (RQ) range from 0.80-0.85. An RQ of 0.7 is indicative of lipid metabolism as seen in prolonged starvation or severe sepsis. The RQ for the metabolism of pure carbohydrates is 1.0. An RQ of 0.9 would mean that the individual is consuming a higher amount of carbohydrates than a normal diet.