It is commonly believed that multiple small meals increase metabolism and lead to increased overall energy expenditure. (lift-heavy.com)
In healthy adults, the consumption of processed foods can reduce overall energy expenditure by nearly 50 percent compared with meals containing whole foods. (philmaffetone.com)
(2) Overall energy expenditure did not differ significantly between the twin with the lower BMI and the twin with the higher BMI. (sciencedrivennutrition.com)