Your Metabolism: What it is and How it Works
Susan McQuillan, MS, RDN, CDN
Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board
You may hear the word metabolism all the time—especially when you're talking about your weight. But just what does it really mean?
Metabolism is the set of body processes and chemicals that converts calories from the foods you eat into the energy you need to live. The metabolic process consists of the breakdown of food, transport of nutrients, and the elimination of waste. It involves your digestive system, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and blood.
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