In the energy balance equation, the only component of "energy in" is ____.
A) food
B) thermic effect of food
C) basal metabolism
D) physical activity

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The energy in component of the energy balance equation refers to the energy intake from food. So, the best choice is A, which represents food intake. The other options are components of energy expenditure, not energy intake.

In the Energy Balance Equation, the Only Component of "Energy