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Record 1 2012-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dietetics
  • Statistical Surveys
DEF

Hypothetical [woman] used for the purpose of calculating the energy needs of populations ... She is between 20 and 39 years of age ... healthy, and weighs 55 kg. She [is] engaged for 8 hours in ... moderately active work.

OBS

HOHEA: Hogarth, J. Glossary of health care terminology. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 1978. (Public Health in Europe, No. 4).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diététique
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
DEF

Femme hypothétique âgée de 25 ans, en bonne santé, pesant 55 kg, vivant dans un climat tempéré et se livrant à une activité physique modérée.

Spanish

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