Preferred Term:
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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