The amount of energy expended above resting metabolic rate as a result of the processing of food (digestion) for storage and use is known as ___.

a. Thermic Effect of Food
b. Total Energy Expenditure
c. Daily Energy Expenditure
d. Calorific Value


Ans: a. Thermic Effect of Food

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