The elevation of the metabolic rate that occurs after ingestion of a meal is ________.

A. referred to as dietary-induced thermogenesis or thermic effect of food
B. increased significantly by the ingestion of fat
C. accountable for less than 3 percent of the total daily energy expenditure
D. significantly higher in obese subjects when compared to lean subjects


Answer: A

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

What term refers to fat stored within the abdominal cavity in association with the internal abdominal organs?

a. Visceral fat b. Subcutaneous fat c. Waist fat d. Dual fat e. Ectopic fat

Nutritional Science

Recipients may not participate in both WIC and CSFP

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science

The Dietary Guidelines include which of the following recommendations?

A) Consume alcohol only in moderation: 1 drink a day for women and 2 drinks a day for men. B) Limit sodium consumption to 4600 mg (approximately 2 tsp) per day. C) Decrease dietary fiber. D) Keep total fat intake less than 20% of total calories.

Nutritional Science

Raw produce does not pose a threat for foodborne illness because it is low in protein content

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science