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To calculate estimated energy needs using the equations developed by the food and nutrition board, one needs information about the individual's ________.

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I believe one needs information about the individual's Age, Weight, Height, and Gender.
The Dietary reference intakes define the daily requirement for energy as Estimated Energy requirement. The EER is based on calculations that account for an individual's energy intake, energy expenditure, age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level.
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