Answer:
Energy expenditure due to physical activity generally accounts for 20% of total energy expenditure.
Explanation:
The total amount of energy your body uses daily is usually divided as follows:
1. Your Basal Metabolic Rate at rest (50-70%)
Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest
2. Consumption by your daily physical activities (20%)
3. Energy to digest food. (10-20%)
This energy has to be deducted from the overall energy content of the food itself.
Then, the answer is:
Energy expenditure due to physical activity generally accounts for 20% of total energy expenditure.
