Thermogenic effects of food!

[miss usa]

Is it true that fat has a less of a thermogenic effect than protein, if so what does this mean. Doesn't thermogenic mean fire. :fire

[Sportsmedjosh]

Yes, fat has less of a thermogenic effect than carbohydrates or protein. This is is why fat can be stored as adipose tissue (fat) rather easily. Dietary CHO on the other hand is not readily converted to body fat, even during period of high intake.

[miss usa]

so it other words excess fat will cause more fat accumulation than an equal amount of carbs?

[Sportsmedjosh]

exactly