/l/ For techniques employed and underlying assumptions see Mo^ Agr. Exp. Sta. Res. Bull. 404, /2/ Surface area based on 

 equation, Surface Area in sq. meters = O.IJ (weight in kg)''-^". /}/ in kilocalories. /U/ For males, data based on equa- 

 tion, Y - 211 X^'.oJ; for females, Y = }45 xO-5J; where 1 ^ resting metabolism in Calories/day and X = body weight in kg. 

 /5/ Standard temperature and pressure. /6/ For females, data based on equation, Y = 1^4 X^.6l^ where Y=basal metabolism 

 in Calories/day and X = body weight in kg. /7/ The "basal metabolism" is calculated from the observed oxygen consumption 

 of the resting a n imal, measured at frequent intervals after feeding until it beccmes roughly constant, i.e., until after 

 the "specific dynamic effect" has ended (about 2 days after the last feeding). 



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