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thermic effect of food

Definition:
Increased energy expenditure and heat release because of the stimulating effect that the nutrients of food have on metabolism in general.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • diet-induced thermogenesis
  • specific dynamic action
  • thermogenic effect of food
  • specific dynamic effect of food
  • heat increment
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/33394
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