Multiple choice

If you don't know the caloric intake of pt's current diet than what should the goal be for DER?

  1. RER for pt current weight

  2. RER for pt goal weight

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B Correct answer
Explanation

If the current caloric intake is unknown, the initial Daily Energy Requirement (DER) for weight loss is typically set to the Resting Energy Requirement (RER) for the patient's goal weight. This provides a safe baseline to initiate weight loss.