Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory

 

Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory 

It is a formal metabolic theory which provides a single quantitative framework to dynamically describe the aspects of metabolism (energy and mass budgets) of all living organisms at the individual level, based on assumptions about energy uptake, storage, and utilization of various substances. The theory specifies that an organism is made up of two main compartments: 

• ·        Energy reserve                                                                                            
• ·        Structure

Thus the DEB theory is as here under-

Assimilation of energy is proportional to surface area of the structure and maintenance of energy reserve is proportional to its volume.

Reserve does not require maintenance. Energy mobilization will depend on the relative amount of the energy reserve, and on the interface between reserve and structure of the body of an organism.