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Energy balance

Measured energy expenditure was approximately 200 kcal/day higher than reported metabolizable energy intake.

Practitioners should be aware that self-reported dietary intake may underestimate actual energy needs.

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Overall, measured energy expenditure was approximately 200 kcal/day higher than reported metabolizable energy intake.
H. J. Drougas et al. · PubMed · 1992

Why this rating

Based on the use of a whole-room indirect calorimeter for accurate measurement.

Source

Comparison of dietary self-reports with energy expenditure measured using a whole-room indirect calorimeter.

H. J. Drougas et al. · PubMed · 1992

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