A large portion of the potential energy that is contained in food is converted to heat.

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When food is metabolized by the body, a portion of the potential energy in the food is released as heat through metabolic processes such as cellular respiration. This is why we feel warmer after eating a large meal. However, not all of the energy is converted to heat - some is used to fuel our bodies' functions and activities.

A Large Portion of the Potential Energy That Is Contained