thermic effect of food (TEF)

Diet-Induced Thermogenesis

When you consume food, your body requires energy to break down the food, absorb the nutrients, and store or utilize them for various metabolic processes.

Diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT), also known as the thermic effect of food (TEF) or specific dynamic action (SDA), refers to the increase in energy expenditure that occurs during the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of food. It is one of the components that make up the total energy expenditure of an individual.