Of the three constituents of total energy expenditure the one that can be influenced most readily and to the largest extent by the individual is ____.
A) resting metabolism rate
B) thermic effect of food
C) physical activity
D) food

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Physical activity is the constituent of total energy expenditure that can be influenced most readily and to the largest extent by the individual. While resting metabolism rate and thermic effect of food are largely determined by genetics and cannot be modified to a significant degree, the amount and intensity of physical activity can be increased or decreased as desired.

Of the Three Constituents of Total Energy Expenditure the One