Question

obesity increases the risk for:
○ absence of menstruation
○ weak immune system
○ stunted growth
○ liver disease
question 31
which of the following comprises the smallest amount of your energy expenditure?
○ thermic effect of exercise
○ thermic effect of food
○ basal metabolic rate

Explanation:

To determine which energy expenditure component is the smallest, we analyze the three options:

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Accounts for ~60 - 75% of total energy expenditure (maintaining vital functions at rest).
• Thermic Effect of Exercise (TEE): Varies but typically 15 - 30% of total energy use (from physical activity).
• Thermic Effect of Food (TEF): Only ~5 - 10% of total energy expenditure (energy used to digest/absorb food).

Among these, the thermic effect of food has the smallest contribution.

Answer:

Thermic effect of food