Which method of determining the body's energy expenditure measures the amount of heat the body releases?
A)doubly labeled water
B)bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
C)direct calorimetry
D)indirect calorimetry

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Direct calorimetry measures the amount of heat the body releases by placing an individual in a specially designed chamber that measures heat production. The other methods listed do not directly measure heat released from the body.

Which Method of Determining the Body's Energy Expenditure Measures the Amount