What Contributes the Smallest Amount of Energy Expended Over a 24-Hour

question 62

Multiple Choice

What contributes the smallest amount of energy expended over a 24-hour period?

• A) resting metabolism
• B) thermic effect of food
• C) physical activity
• D) basal metabolic rate

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