When Jocelyn fidgets throughout a lecture class,she is expending Calories via a mechanism known as
A) basal metabolism.
B) exercise-induced wasting.
C) non-exercise activity thermogenesis.
D) subconscious energy expenditure.

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Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) refers to the energy expended during daily activities such as fidgeting, walking, and standing. Jocelyn's fidgeting during a lecture would be an example of NEAT, as it is not intentional exercise but still burns calories. Basal metabolism and subconscious energy expenditure are not specific to fidgeting, and exercise-induced wasting is not a recognized mechanism.

When Jocelyn Fidgets Throughout a Lecture Class,she Is Expending Calories