Which of the Following Is the Largest Component of 24-Hour

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the largest component of 24-hour energy expenditure for most healthy, sedentary adults?

• A) resting energy expenditure
• B) thermic effect of food
• C) thermic effect of exercise

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Definitions:

Statistical Technique

Methods or procedures used in analyzing data to uncover patterns, test hypotheses, or make inferences.

Multiple Regression

A statistical method leveraging numerous independent variables to predict the behavior of a response variable.

Linear Regression

A statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables, assuming a linear relationship.

Independent Variable

The treatment variable that is manipulated or the predictor variable in a regression equation.