You are planning a diet for a hospitalized patient who cannot participate in physical activity because both of his legs are broken and he will be bedridden for 6 weeks.Which of the following would best assess the patient's energy expenditure?

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the best measure of energy expenditure for a bedridden patient, as it accounts for the energy used by the body at rest, which is the primary energy expenditure in this scenario.

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