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Components of energy expenditure

A body expends energy by three main components of energy expenditure. Watch Jacqui explain these processes and the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF).

After watching this video you should be able to explain how a body expends energy by summarising the three main components of energy expenditure- basal metabolism, physical activity and the thermic effect of food.

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