NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
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What percentage of energy does our bofy use for digestion?
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Over 9, 000%
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5%
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10%
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-7%
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Digestion and absorption of the nutrients in food use 5 to 10 percent of your daily energy stores to produce more energy, according to the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Diet composition also determines energy requirements for food metabolism. Carbohydrates, protein and fats are digested at different rates.
Detailed explanation-2: -On average for a mildly active person, about 60% of the body’s total daily energy expenditure is due to resting metabolism, about 32% of the body’s energy expenditure comes from physical activity and another 8% comes from the thermic effect.
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