When you eat too much, NEAT increases, and when you eat too little, NEAT decreases.

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NEAT, or Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, refers to the calories burned during activities other than exercise, such as walking, standing, and even fidgeting. When you eat more, your body tends to increase NEAT as a way to use up the excess energy, whereas when you eat less, NEAT can decrease because your body tries to conserve energy.

When You Eat Too Much, NEAT Increases, and When You