4 Questions
During fasting, a normal healthy adult requires approximately how many kcal/kg per day?
20 to 25 kcal/kg per day
In which type of patients can the requirement for basal metabolic needs substantially increase?
Patients with burn injuries
What are the sources from which the kcal/kg per day are drawn during fasting?
Carbohydrate, lipid, and protein
What does the fuel metabolism during unstressed fasting states serve as?
A standard for metabolic alterations after acute injury and critical illness
Test your knowledge on metabolism during fasting and how the body uses different fuel sources for energy. Learn about the basal metabolic needs of a healthy adult and the metabolic alterations that occur during acute injury and critical illness.
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