Toriello–Carey syndrome

Thermogenesis refers to the process of heat production in organisms. It occurs in all warm-blooded animals, and helps to maintain body temperature and prevent hypothermia. Thermogenesis can be stimulated by diet, exercise and exposure to cold.

Types of Thermogenesis

There are three types of thermogenesis: exercise-associated thermogenesis (EAT), non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), and diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT).

Exercise-Associated Thermogenesis (EAT)

Exercise-associated thermogenesis (EAT) is the increase in energy expenditure associated with physical activity. This includes both the energy required to perform the activity and the energy expended in recovery.

Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended for everything that is not sleeping, eating, or sports-like exercise. It includes the energy expended walking to work, typing, performing yard work, undertaking agricultural tasks, and fidgeting.

Diet-Induced Thermogenesis (DIT)

Diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT) is the increase in energy expenditure above resting metabolic rate due to the cost of processing food for storage and use. It is one of the components of metabolism along with resting metabolic rate and the physical activity level.

Role in Weight Loss

Thermogenesis plays a key role in weight loss as it can increase energy expenditure and thus fat burning. This is particularly true for cold-induced thermogenesis, where exposure to cold temperatures can increase the rate of energy expenditure and fat burning.

See Also

• Metabolism
• Energy expenditure
• Weight loss

References

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