You are estimating protein needs for a patient who is in metabolic stress. In general, this patient's needs will likely be:
a. higher.
b. lower.
c. the same as those of another non-stressed patient.
d. unable to be determined.
Question 2
The most accurate method of determining REE is:
a. the Harris-Benedict equation.
b. the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation.
c. DEXA.
d. indirect calorimetry.