Jared is a healthy 23-year-old who exercises but isn't an athlete. Based on this information, most of his body's total energy use is for

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Basal metabolism, also known as resting energy expenditure, makes up the majority of an individual's total energy use. This includes the energy needed to maintain basic bodily functions such as breathing, circulating blood, and regulating body temperature. NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), TEF (thermic effect of food), and physical activity also contribute to energy expenditure, but to a lesser extent than basal metabolism.

Jared Is a Healthy 23-Year-Old Who Exercises but Isn't an Athlete