May 2004 PMID 15102614

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT): environment and biology.

James A Levine

Mentions

87
Peak: 3 in May 2020
across 5 sources since Jul 2019

Extended reach

51,466
potential audience

Total likes

292

Video views

9,546

Mentions per month

Jul 2019 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News60 articles
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  • YouTube9 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate a balanced interest, citing studies and practical examples like housework and parking further away to emphasize how daily activities contribute to energy expenditure, with tone and word choices reflecting curiosity and recognition of the importance of these behaviors for health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of NEAT and related activities like housework and playing with children as valuable for offsetting sedentary behavior, showing general agreement with the original publication's emphasis on environment and biology

InterestNeutral interest

The posts indicate a neutral level of interest, with some curiosity about how daily activities contribute to energy expenditure, but little deeper exploration or critique.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts refer to specific studies, scientific discussions, and practical implications, reflecting moderate engagement with the content and a desire to connect it with broader health topics.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the relevance of NEAT in everyday life and health strategies, suggesting a modest but meaningful influence on general understanding and lifestyle choices.

Abstract in brief

  • NEAT (Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis) refers to the energy used for activities other than sleeping, eating, or structured exercise, such as walking, typing, yard work, and fidgeting.
  • NEAT can be measured either by estimating total daily energy expenditure minus basal metabolic rate and food thermogenesis or by summing the individual contributions of different activities.
  • Factors influencing NEAT include environmental aspects like occupation and living situations, as well as biological factors such as weight, gender, and body composition, all of which significantly affect energy expenditure and may play a role in obesity and weight regulation.]

Top posts

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American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

Do you do “zone zero” exercise? Housework. Playing with your kids. Parking farther from the store. It won't build muscle but can offset sitting. #ISpyPhysiology • Read more from @nytimes: https://t.co/M9I05Xep59 • Read cited study from @AJPEndoMetab: https://t.co/nQPk31mtdN https://t.co/l1lxUB9Jti

Sep 25, 2025 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 13,986 followers View post →
Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

Entorno y Biología del NEAT (Noexercise activity thermogenesis) https://t.co/mRHJhcs6zK https://t.co/mfuUWbv6mx

May 7, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,755 followers View post →
American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

See what APS member @KHERemzi told @inversedotcom about staying active. Also, a 2004 @AJPEndoMetab study (https://t.co/fa4lHw90kJ) is cited in the piece: https://t.co/PMXI0stYeK #ISpyPhysiology

Aug 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 13,986 followers View post →
Steven
@professionaldog · X

@The_Nutrivore maybe @SamueleMarcora would be a good person to ask? also this study https://t.co/V79gj2oZHE

May 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 688 followers View post →
Pau Oller
@PauOller · X

RT @Jappy_octopus: Entorno y Biología del NEAT (Noexercise activity thermogenesis) https://t.co/mRHJhcs6zK https://t.co/mfuUWbv6mx

May 7, 2020 · 1 share · 7,411 followers View post →
AJP-Endocrinology and Metabolism
@AJPEndoMetab · X

RT @APSPhysiology: See what APS member @KHERemzi told @inversedotcom about staying active. Also, a 2004 @AJPEndoMetab study (https://t.co/f…

Aug 11, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,670 followers View post →

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La Minh Tri
@laminhtri0 · X

RT @APSPhysiology: Do you do “zone zero” exercise? Housework. Playing with your kids. Parking farther from the store. It won't build muscle…

Sep 25, 2025 · 2 shares · 18 followers View post →
American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

Do you do “zone zero” exercise? Housework. Playing with your kids. Parking farther from the store. It won't build muscle but can offset sitting. #ISpyPhysiology • Read more from @nytimes: https://t.co/M9I05Xep59 • Read cited study from @AJPEndoMetab: https://t.co/nQPk31mtdN https://t.co/l1lxUB9Jti

Sep 25, 2025 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 13,986 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

2004年 イスに座ってキーボードを打つだけでも1時間に20〜30kcalを消費 さらに立ち上がって歩きまわると数字が倍になる 時速4キロで歩くと消費カロリーは3倍に https://t.co/nTa8J9l7pu ロックフェラー大学の実験 21名を対象にダイエットと消費カロリーの変化を調べた ほとんどの人は体型の変化

Oct 2, 2021 · 190 followers View post →
AJP-Endocrinology and Metabolism
@AJPEndoMetab · X

RT @APSPhysiology: See what APS member @KHERemzi told @inversedotcom about staying active. Also, a 2004 @AJPEndoMetab study (https://t.co/f…

Aug 11, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,670 followers View post →
American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

See what APS member @KHERemzi told @inversedotcom about staying active. Also, a 2004 @AJPEndoMetab study (https://t.co/fa4lHw90kJ) is cited in the piece: https://t.co/PMXI0stYeK #ISpyPhysiology

Aug 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 13,986 followers View post →
paulo alvarez
@rpaulotovar · X

https://t.co/38ykosHMIo

Nov 17, 2020 · 439 followers View post →
Pau Oller
@PauOller · X

RT @Jappy_octopus: Entorno y Biología del NEAT (Noexercise activity thermogenesis) https://t.co/mRHJhcs6zK https://t.co/mfuUWbv6mx

May 7, 2020 · 1 share · 7,411 followers View post →
Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

Entorno y Biología del NEAT (Noexercise activity thermogenesis) https://t.co/mRHJhcs6zK https://t.co/mfuUWbv6mx

May 7, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,755 followers View post →
Steven
@professionaldog · X

@The_Nutrivore maybe @SamueleMarcora would be a good person to ask? also this study https://t.co/V79gj2oZHE

May 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 688 followers View post →
ASHWANI KUMAR GOYAL
@18AKGOYAL · X

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT): environment and biology. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/hJqjYrFeAe

Jul 22, 2019 · 758 followers View post →