Energy and Protein Requirements, Proceedings of an IDECG workshop, November 1994, London, UK, Supplement of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (International Dietary Energy Consultative Group - IDECG, 1994, 198 pages): Energy requirements: general principles: (introductory text...)

Energy and Protein Requirements, Proceedings of an IDECG workshop, November 1994, London, UK, Supplement of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (International Dietary Energy Consultative Group - IDECG, 1994, 198 pages)

Energy requirements: general principles

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		Energy expenditure as the basis for estimating energy requirements
		Methodology
		Importance of body composition
		Points of uncertainty requiring further research
		Summary of research needs
		References
		Discussion
		References

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JVGA Durnin
Department of Human Nutrition, Yorkhill Hospitals, Glasgow G3 8SJ, Scotland, UK

Descriptors: Human energy expenditure: methodology, basal metabolic rate, physical activity, body composition