The method for determining energy expenditure that involves the measurement of heat given off by the body during a select period of time in an insulated chamber is called
A) direct calorimetry.
B) indirect calorimetry.
C) thermocalorimetry.
D) bomb calorimetry.

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Direct calorimetry measures the body's energy expenditure by assessing the amount of heat produced by the body, typically in a specially designed chamber. This method directly quantifies the heat released during metabolic processes.

The Method for Determining Energy Expenditure That Involves the Measurement