Mark consumed 3,000 kilocalories yesterday. Approximately how many kilocalories will be expended as the thermic effect of food?

a. 1,500 kilocalories
b. 600 kilocalories
c. 300 kilocalories
d. 30 kilocalories


Ans: c. 300 kilocalories

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