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Understanding Respiratory Quotient (RQ) by everythingapartfromofficialkaj is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The respiratory quotient (RQ) is a ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed during respiration, indicating the primary fuel source (carbohydrates, fats, or proteins) for the body. RQ values vary by macronutrient: carbohydrates have an RQ of 1.0, fats approximately 0.7, and proteins around 0.8, with mixed diets averaging between 0.8 and 0.9. RQ measurements can also provide insights into metabolic states, with low values suggesting fat utilization and high values indicating potential overfeeding.
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