The number of kcalories that the body derives from a food, in contrast to the number of kcalories determined by calorimeters, is known as ________

a. thermogenesis
b. thermic energy
c. physiological fuel value
d. energy balance
e. an energy equivalent


Answer: c. physiological fuel value

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