Energy Allocation
Digesting and processing a meal can use up to one third of total energy production. Digesting a meal requires active biological work rather than being passive. Under stress, energy is redirected toward survival responses instead of digesti…
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Digesting and processing a meal can use up to one third of total energy production. Digesting a meal requires active biological work rather than being passive. Under stress, energy is redirected toward survival responses instead of digestion and repair. Processing a large meal can produce sleepiness because digestion demands substantial resources.