Application of the RQ assumes that oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange measured at the lungs reflects the actual gas exchange from macronutrient metabolism in the cell.

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The Respiratory Quotient (RQ) is based on the principle that the amount of CO2 produced and O2 consumed at the lungs reflects the metabolic processes occurring at the cellular level, allowing for the determination of which macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) are being metabolized for energy.

Application of the RQ Assumes That Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide