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Understanding the Thermic Effect of Food
16:10 - 21:22 (05:12)
The thermic effect of food (TEF) is the energy expenditure caused by metabolizing and digesting food. This segment discusses the different TEF values for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and their effects on calorie count.
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The thermal effect of food (TEF) of protein is higher than that of fat, meaning that more calories from protein are used to create energy and fewer are stored as fat.
16:10 - 18:32 (02:22)
Nutrition
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The thermal effect of food (TEF) of protein is higher than that of fat, meaning that more calories from protein are used to create energy and fewer are stored as fat. However, protein can provide a calorie cushion for other nutrients to be stored as fat if consumed in high amounts.
ChapterUnderstanding the Thermic Effect of Food
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NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis, plays an important role in weight loss and obesity-resistant phenotypes.
18:32 - 21:22 (02:49)
NEAT
Summary
NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis, plays an important role in weight loss and obesity-resistant phenotypes. It can account for hundreds to thousands of calories burned per day, even without traditional exercise.