Metabolism

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  How is body temperature regulated and what is fever?

  A healthy body functions best at an internal temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). A body temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or more is considered to be a f...

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  What are calories?

  Our bodies get most of their energy from three groups of nutrients (known as “macronutrients”): carbohydrates, proteins and fats. They are called mac...

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  What does your body mass index say about your health?

  The body mass index (BMI) is a way of categorizing a person’s body weight. It is calculated using their weight and height.

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  How does the pituitary gland work?

  The pituitary gland regulates various body functions and plays an important role in balancing hormone levels in the body. It is a protrusion at the b...

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  How does the thyroid gland work?

  The thyroid gland is a vital hormone-producing gland: It plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of the human body. It helps to ...

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  Dietary advice and nutritional therapy services

  Dietary advice and nutritional therapy services both aim to improve people’s health or keep them healthy and to have a positive effect on illnesses c...

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