While in class, Barry can't seem to sit still. He constantly taps his feet on the floor and frequently shifts his position. The energy Barry uses for these involuntary movements is classified as

A. resting metabolism.
B. thermic effect of food.
C. basal metabolism.
D. NEAT.


Answer: D

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