The Three Components of Total Energy Expenditure Include

question 54

Multiple Choice

The three components of total energy expenditure include

• A) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and adaptive thermogenesis.
• B) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food.
• C) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and sleep activity.
• D) basal metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food, and adaptive thermogenesis.

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in the consumption pattern of goods or services due to a change in their relative prices, causing consumers to replace more expensive items with cheaper alternatives.

Income Effect

The change in the quantity demanded of a good resulting from a change in consumer income, holding prices constant.

Inelastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a product does not significantly change with a change in price.

Total Revenues

The overall amount of money generated from sales of goods or services before deducting any expenses.