Total energy expenditure is calculated by:

a. adding basal metabolic rate and the thermic effect of food.
b. consideration of basal metabolic rate, thermic effect of food and amount of physical activity.
c. regulation of body temperature and thermic effect of food.
d. doubling the metabolic rate.


Ans: b. consideration of basal metabolic rate, thermic effect of food and amount of physical activity.

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