FIGURE 6. Resting energy expenditure (females vs. males 3–9 years). A, REE was significantly higher in males during the acute study period, at discharge and 6 months postburn. B, Percent predicted REE was significantly higher in males during the acute study, at discharge and 6 months postburn. C, The REE/BMI index showed no significant difference between males and females in this age group. *Significant difference between females versus males (P < 0.05).