The thermic effect of food

A. represents the calories needed to digest, absorb, and process ingested food.
B. refers to energy expended to produce heat in response to a cold environment.
C. is included in the measurement of basal metabolism.
D. represents approximately 20% of total energy expenditure.


Answer: A

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