TABLE 10-2.
RESPIRATORY QUOTIENTS AND CALORIC EQUIVALENTS
| RESPIRATORY QUOTIENT | ENERGY PRODUCED/L OF O2 (kcal) | ENERGY PRODUCED/L OF CO2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Fat | 0.71 | 4.7 | 6.6 |
| Protein | 0.80 | 4.5 | 5.6 |
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