word
thermic effect of food
THER-mik ih-FEKT uv FOOD
ˈθɜːrmɪk ɪˈfɛkt əv fuːdListen
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Syllable breakdown
thermiceffectoffood
Dictionary meaning
the increase in metabolic rate that occurs after eating, representing the energy cost of digesting, absorbing, and processing food; protein has the highest thermic effect at 20-30% of its calories, compared to 5-10% for carbohydrates and 0-3% for fat; also known as diet-induced thermogenesis
Synonyms: TEF, diet-induced thermogenesis, specific dynamic action
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