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Metabolism refers to the set of biochemical processes that occur within an organism to sustain life. It involves the conversion of nutrients from food into energy and the synthesis and breakdown of molecules necessary for cellular function.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Metabolism. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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