| Acronym | Definition |
| BRM | Basal Metabolic Rate |
| NEAT | Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis |
| TEE | Total Energy Expenditure |
| TEF | Thermogenic Effect of Food |
| EPOC | Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption |
| GI | Glycemic Index |
| GL | Glycemic Load |
| VO2 | Oxygen Consumption |
| VCO2 | Carbon Dioxide Production |
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