The thermic effect of food (TEF) refers to the fact that:

a. some foods take longer to digest than others.
b. certain foods stimulate the GI tract more than others.
c. the presence of food in the stomach starts the process of digestion.
d. digestion, absorption, and metabolism of food require energy.


D

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