Question

sarah is a 20 year old female. her friend matt is a 20 year old male. both are athletes on the uaa ski team and compete in the same events. matt thinks that because they are the same age and have the same activity level, that their estimated energy requirements (eer) are the same. sarah tells him that
a he is wrong, because the eer equation also includes sex, weight, and height.
b he is wrong, because the eer equation also includes bmi.
c he is right, because they expend the same amount of energy each day during practice and competitions.
d he is right, because all adults require between 2,000 - 2,500 kcal/day regardless of whether they are active or sedentary.

Explanation:

The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) equation takes into account factors such as sex, weight, height, age, and physical - activity level. Just having the same age and activity level is not sufficient to conclude that EERs are the same.

Answer:

A. he is wrong, because the EER equation also includes sex, weight, and height.