If a person consumes 2,000 kilocalories during a day, the thermic effect of food in that person on that day would be

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The thermic effect of food refers to the energy required to digest, absorb, and metabolize the nutrients from the food we eat. It typically accounts for around 10% of the total energy expenditure associated with food intake. For a person consuming 2,000 kilocalories in a day, the thermic effect of food would be around 100 to 200 kilocalories (10% of 2,000). Therefore, the best answer is C.

If a Person Consumes 2,000 Kilocalories During a Day, the Thermic