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Understanding Basal Metabolic Rate and Energy Balance

Energy is essential for various bodily functions, with Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) representing the energy needed to sustain internal organ activity and body temperature. Kilocalories from food play a crucial role, and maintaining an energy balance is key for overall health. Factors like exercise, ho

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Understanding Nutrition and Energy Units

Learn about the evolution of energy units in the context of nutrition, from calories to kilocalories, and how they are measured in food labels. Explore the significance of energy content in different macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and how finding the right balance is essentia

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