Chapter 9, Problem 4SC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the statement ‘the thermic effect of food plays a major role in energy expenditure’, is true or false.

Introduction:

Energy expenditure is the energy amount which is required by the body to perform physical functions, such as blood circulation, breathing, and digestion of food. It is a component of metabolic pathways of the body. Digestion, use, and storage of food require a small number of calories (energy) as compared to another metabolic pathway.