metabolism

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What is metabolism?

Metabolism refers to all the physical and chemical processes in the body that create and use energy, such as:

  • Digesting food and nutrients
  • Eliminating waste through urine and feces
  • Breathing
  • Circulating blood
  • Controlling body temperature
  • Contracting muscles
  • Functioning of the brain and nerves

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Hi im 16 years old and im on a diet that has been affective but over time. I dont eat break...
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After waking up and feeling like I was running a fever, I took my temp & it was 96.7F. I t...
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Following a recent conversation with my parents, I realised I had to change what I was doin...
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I am a 34 year old female and only 100 pounds. I have always been thin (and many of my frie...

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19.09.09


by DasMaedchen, Sep 19, 2009 05:29PM
I started jogging this summer. Early in the mornings before breakfast and my mother wo...

No biotin in my diet


by sk123, Jul 15, 2009 04:00PM - 2 Comments
With these new Food Diary reports, I've realized that I'm not getting any of biotin, c...

April 8, 2009


by haylie710, Apr 15, 2009 12:44AM
Ok, so....all weekend, i screwed up, acctually from thursday to monday i prolly had 30...

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