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RYAN BANYAN

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Using the Harris-Benedict equation for women (below), estimate the resting metabolic rate of Mrs. Clements, who is 72 years old, 157 cm tall, and weighs 53 kg. RMR = 655.1 + 9.563weight (kg) + 1.85height (cm)  4.676age (years)
 a. 662 kcal
 b. 1115 kcal
  c. 1436 kcal
  d. 1789 kcal
  e. 1901kcal

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios could lead to malnutrition?
 A) A person is taking single-nutrient supplements every day at a level well above the tolerable upper intake level (UL).
  B) A person is chronically under-consuming total Calories in their diet.
  C) A person is chronically over-consuming total Calories in their diet.
  D) B and C
 E)A, B, and C.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

E


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