Although the thermic effect associated with the digestion of various foods does not appear to provide for greater weight losses in most diets, which nutrient has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?

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Protein has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF) among the options listed. This means that the body uses more energy to digest, absorb, and metabolize protein compared to fats, carbohydrates, and other nutrients, which can slightly increase the amount of calories burned.

Although the Thermic Effect Associated with the Digestion of Various