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Multiple Choice
In the context of organic chemistry, the thermic effect of food accounts for approximately what percentage of the body's total energy expenditure?
A
25-30%
B
15-20%
C
35-40%
D
5-10%
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Understand the concept of the thermic effect of food (TEF), which refers to the increase in metabolic rate after ingestion of a meal. It represents the energy required for digestion, absorption, and disposal of ingested nutrients.
Recognize that the thermic effect of food is one component of the body's total energy expenditure, which also includes basal metabolic rate (BMR) and physical activity.
Recall that the thermic effect of food typically accounts for a small percentage of the total energy expenditure compared to BMR and physical activity.
Consider the typical range for the thermic effect of food, which is generally around 5-10% of the total energy expenditure.
Compare the given options (25-30%, 15-20%, 35-40%) with the typical range for TEF (5-10%) to identify that none of the provided options match the correct range, indicating a possible error in the options provided.