Which of the following nutrients produces an RQ (Respiratory Quotient) of 1.0, as measured by indirect calorimetry?
  1. Protein
  2. Fat
  3. Carbohydrate
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - Carbohydrate produces an RQ of 1.0 using indirect calorimetry. This is because the number of molecules of carbon dioxide produced during carbohydrate metabolism is equal to the number of molecules of oxygen consumed.
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