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Understanding Energy Balance and Calorie Measurement
This chapter explores the concept of energy balance and calorie measurement, highlighting that all calories are essentially the same in terms of energy content. It delves into the components of energy expenditure, emphasizing the contributions of basal metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food, exercise energy expenditure, and non-exercise activity thermogenesis. The discussion also covers adaptive thermogenesis, macronutrient effects on energy expenditure, and the significant impact of factors like NEAT on body weight differences.