The Elevation of the Metabolic Rate That Occurs After Ingestion

question 72

Multiple Choice

The elevation of the metabolic rate that occurs after ingestion of a meal is

• A) increased significantly by the ingestion of fat.
• B) accountable for less than 3 percent of the total daily energy expenditure.
• C) referred to as dietary-induced thermogenesis or thermic effect of food.
• D) significantly higher in obese subjects when compared to lean subjects.

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