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Specific Dynamic Action: Factors and Example | Energy Production

The below mentioned article provides a short note on Specific Dynamic Action (SDA). Definition Specific Dynamic Action (SDA): It is defined as the extra heat production over and above the caloric value of a given amount of food when used by the body. Example: An amount of protein which con­tains 100 kcal (25 gm.) when metabolized in the body, the [...]

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Caloric Requirements for Human Body | Energy Production

The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Caloric Requirements for Human Body. The food requirements of a man depend upon his basal metabolism, S.D.A., the work to be done and the climatic conditions. Extra calorie is also re­quired for a starved man to build up his tissues, a pregnant woman for the foetus and a child for [...]

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