Robin's dinner contains 750 kilocalories.What is the minimum number of kilocalories that Robin will expend in order to process this meal?

Name: Robin's dinner contains 750 kilocalories.What is the minimum number of kilocalories that Robin will expend in order to process this meal?
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The thermic effect of food (TEF) is typically about 5-10% of the total caloric intake. For a 750 kcal meal, 5% is 37.5 kcal, so the minimum number of kilocalories expended would be approximately 38 kcal.

Robin's Dinner Contains 750 Kilocalories