Energy used to support body processes such as growth, health, tissue repair, and maintenance is called:
a. basal metabolism.
b. the thermic effect of food.
c. total energy expenditure.
d. adaptive thermogenesis.
Question 2
The three major components of total energy expenditure in the body are:
a. basal metabolism, physical activity, and dietary thermogenesis.
b. basal metabolism, adaptive thermogenesis, and physical activity.
c. basal metabolism, physical activity, and sleep activity.
d. basal metabolism, adaptive thermogenesis, and resting activity.
Examples of energy
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