Question

THE ENERGY USED FOR ABSORPTION, DIGESTION, AND ASSIMILATION OF INGESTED FOODS AND NUTRIENTS IS DESCRIBED BY

A) Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
B) Thermic effect of food (TEF)
C) Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
D) Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)

Answer 1

The Thermic Effect of Food (TEF) is the energy used for absorption, digestion, and assimilation of food, whereas Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) describes energy expenditure at rest and constitutes the majority of daily energy usage.The correct answer is option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The energy used for the absorption, digestion, and assimilation of ingested foods and nutrients is described by the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF).

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest in a controlled temperature and state, typically contributing to about 70-75% of one's daily energy expenditure. BMR is influenced by factors such as age, gender, weight, and muscle mass, with higher rates seen in individuals with more lean muscle.

In contrast, TEF relates to the energy expended when the body processes food, RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is similar but not identical to BMR, and TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes all forms of energy expenditure, including BMR, TEF, and energy expended during physical activity.The correct answer is option B.