The majority of TEE is accounted for by:

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Basal metabolism, also known as resting metabolic rate, accounts for the majority of TEE. This refers to the energy expended by the body to maintain basic requirements such as heart rate, breathing, and maintaining body temperature while at rest. The other options listed (thermic effect of food, physical activity, adaptive thermogenesis, and nonexercise activity thermogenesis) do contribute to TEE but to a lesser extent than basal metabolism.

The Majority of TEE Is Accounted for By