Energy homeostasis refers to
A) the condition when a person's glucose balance is at zero; not too much, not too little glucose.
B) a balance among the different sources of energy provided by food.
C) a balance among calories for rest, work, and the thermic effect.
D) the balance between the intake of food energy and the expenditure of that energy.

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Energy homeostasis refers to the balance between the intake of food energy and the expenditure of that energy, which is regulated by various physiological systems and hormones in the body. This balance ensures that the body maintains a stable energy level over time, which is important for overall health and well-being. Choices A, B, and C are either incorrect or incomplete definitions of energy homeostasis.

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