When measuring power inputs of a person by the method of indirect calorimetry the following results were obtained: oxygen consumption is 1000 ml and carbon dioxide production is 800 ml per minute. The person under examination has the following respiratory coefficient:

Question

Answer options

1,25
1,0
0,8
0,9
0,84

Correct answer

0,8

Explanation

The respiratory coefficient or quotient (RQ) is the ratio of CO2 produced to O2 consumed while food is being metabolized: RQ = CO2 eliminated/O2 consumed i.e 800/1000 = 0.8

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