RQ
		A ratio of moles of carbon dioxide produced to the moles of oxygen consumed during oxidation of a given amount of a nutrient. Approximate values: carbohydrates 1.0 fat 0.7 proteins 0.8 When energy is given in excess of the need (especially as glucose) the RQ may increase above 1.0; which indicates fat synthesis.

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