All of the Following Contribute to Total Energy Expenditure Except A

The thermic effect of food A) represents the calories needed to digest, absorb, and process ingested food. B) represents approximately 20 percent of total energy expenditure. C) is included in the measurement of basal metabolism. D) refers to energy expended to produce heat in response to a cold environment.

All of the following are true about energy expenditure except A) the thermic effect of food represents about 5% to 10% of total energy expenditure. B) physical activity accounts for 45% to 55% of total energy expenditure. C) basal metabolism accounts for 60% to 70% of total energy expenditure. D) of all the organs, the liver accounts for the highest proportion of basal metabolism.