The __________ thermic effect of dietary protein, as well as the relatively __________ coefficient of digestibility, ultimately reduces the net calories available from ingested protein.

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The thermic effect of protein is elevated, meaning it requires more energy to digest, and it has a relatively low coefficient of digestibility, which means not all ingested protein is absorbed, reducing net calories available.

The __________ Thermic Effect of Dietary Protein, as Well as the Relatively