The 3 Main Components of Energy Expenditure by the Body:
❌ — activities to keep the body functioning. Varies based on weight, lean tissue, age.
❌ — voluntary muscle movement. This is the most variable and readily influenced component. Weight, lean muscle, and the type of activity impact the amount of energy needed.
❌ — the amount of energy needed to digest, absorb, transport, store, and metabolize food. Accounts for ~10 percent of energy intake. Varies based on meal frequency, size, and macronutrient composition.
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Basal metabolism
Basal metabolism
Physical activity
Physical activity
Thermic effect of food
Thermic effect of food