Diet-induced thermogenesis

Diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT) is the process by which your body generates heat and burns calories after you eat, as it digests and absorbs food. When you consume nutrients, your body uses energy to break down, transport, and store them, which increases your metabolic rate temporarily. This energy expenditure varies depending on the type and amount of food, with proteins typically causing a higher increase than fats or carbohydrates. DIT plays a role in overall daily energy expenditure and can influence weight management by determining how many calories your body burns from the food you consume.