BMR, TEF, EEE and energy balance calculations

What this note covers

1. What basal metabolic rate actually measures
2. Factors that raise or lower BMR between individuals
3. Thermic effect of food (TEF) and its fixed 10% value
4. Combining BMR, TEF and physical activity into EEE
5. Energy balance and the consequences of a sustained imbalance
6. Worked case study: full BMR-TEF-EEE-balance chain
7. How this topic is examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes