Which of the Following Statements About Energy Expenditure and Requirements

Which of the following statements about energy expenditure and requirements is FALSE?

A) Energy expenditure can be expressed as kJ per minute or a multiple of BMR.
B) Energy expenditure rises steeply from just after birth through early childhood due to growth and development.
C) Thermic effect of food can add about 5-10 percent, depending on meal size and types of foods eaten, to the total energy expenditure.
D) Dietary fat has a higher energy value compared to protein and carbohydrates, and because of that, its thermic effect tends to be larger too.
E) Increase in energy requirement in those who have illness, infection or injury can lead to rapid weight loss.