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The thermic effect of food (TEF) was measured at 1697 +/- 857 kJ/d, which is 18 +/- 9% of energy intake.
TEF contributes significantly to daily energy expenditure.
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In 471 subjects, TEF was 1697 +/- 857 kJ/d (mean +/- SD), ie, 18 +/- 9% of energy intake.
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Based on measurements from a large sample size.
Source
Thermic effect of food in humans: methods and results from use of a respiratory chamber.
P. Antonio Tataranni et al. · PubMed · 1995
DOI 10.1093/ajcn/61.4.1013
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