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Specific dynamic action

03 Feb 2026
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Word Count : 269
Specific dynamic action refers to the increase in energy expenditure that occurs after the ingestion of food, due to the processes involved in digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, and storage of nutrients. It is also known as the thermic effect of food and represents the energy cost incurred by the body to utilize nutrients after a meal. This phenomenon results in the production of heat and a temporary rise in metabolic rate above the basal level. The magnitude of specific dynamic action varies depending on the type of nutrient consumed. Proteins have the highest specific dynamic action, accounting for about 20–30 percent of the energy content
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