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    • Percentage breakdown of total daily energy expenditure.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 1 July 2011 Size: 48 KB Referencing Hub media

    Percentage breakdown of total daily energy expenditure. The three main components are resting metabolic rate, physical activity and the thermic effect of food.

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