FAQs about the Thermic Effect of a 2500-Kcalorie Diet Q: What is the thermic effect of a diet? The thermic effect of a diet, also known as the thermic effect of food (TEF) or dietary-induced thermogenesis, refers to the energy expenditure required by our body to digest, absorb, and process the nutrients in the food we consume. This energy expenditure contributes to the total daily calorie burn. Learn more about the thermic effect of a diet Q: What determines the thermic effect of a diet? The thermic effect of a diet is influenced by several factors, including the types of…