The number of calories or energy required for ingestion, digestion, and storage of food, fluids, and supplements is referred to as what?

Biology · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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  1. The number of calories or energy required for ingestion, digestion, and storage of food, fluids, and supplements is referred to as the thermic effect of food (TEF) or diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT).
  2. It is the amount of energy expended by our bodies to process and use the food we consume. This energy is used in chewing, swallowing, the secretion of enzymes and digestive juices, the absorption of nutrients, and the storage of excess energy as glycogen or fat. TEF typically accounts for about 10% of total daily energy expenditure in a typical diet.