During a test, VO₂ = 2.5 L/min and VCO₂ = 2.0 L/min. Calcula…
During a test, VO₂ = 2.5 L/min and VCO₂ = 2.0 L/min. Calculate the RER. Is the client using more fat or more carbohydrate?Show your work. Give the RER and state whether the client is using more fat or more carbohydrate. A basic calculator is permitted.Quick referenceConversionFormulaL/min to mL/minL/min × 1,000Relative VO₂mL/min ÷ body mass (kg) = mL·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹METsrelative VO₂ ÷ 3.5RERVCO₂ ÷ VO₂ (below 0.85 = more fat; above 0.85 = more carbohydrate)Energy yieldCarbohydrate ≈ 4 kcal/g · Fat ≈ 9 kcal/g · Protein ≈ 4 kcal/gIntensityLight < 3 METs · Moderate 3–6 METs · Vigorous > 6 METs
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