Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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Author: Brown, Judith E.
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Chapter 19, Problem 2.3CS
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To determine: The energy needs for Person EW and suggestions regarding strategies she might use to regain some energy.
Introduction: The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) energy calculations are based on age and physical activity and its goal is to maintain a healthy body weight. Underweight individuals require to regain energy in order to bring the body mass index (BMI) to normal.
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