Which food combination would have the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?

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Foods with high protein content have the highest TEF, followed by foods high in carbohydrates and then fats. Option D includes roast turkey, which is high in protein, baked sweet potato, which is high in carbohydrates, and skim milk, which is low in fat. This combination of foods would result in the highest TEF. Options A, B, and C include foods that are high in fat and/or low in protein, resulting in a lower TEF.

Which Food Combination Would Have the Highest Thermic Effect of Food