The clinical dietitian uses ____ and stress factors to estimate energy needs.

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The clinical dietitian uses ____ and stress factors to estimate energy needs. ​

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RMR (resting metabolic rate) is the amount of energy required by the body in a resting state. By using RMR, coupled with stress factors such as activity level and stress from illness, the clinical dietitian can estimate a patient's energy needs. PES (Problem-Etiology-Symptom) is a framework used by dietitians to develop a nutrition diagnosis, CBW (current body weight) and IBW (ideal body weight) are used to assess a patient's weight status and set weight loss goals, but neither are used to estimate energy needs.

The Clinical Dietitian Uses ____ and Stress Factors to Estimate