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Thermic Effect of Food: Glucose Versus Fructose

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The thermic effect of food (TEF) is defined as the energy used in the digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism and storage of macronutrients following a meal. This energy can be measured as a rise in body temperature. The thermic effect of … Continue reading →

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