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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  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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  How does the pancreas work?

  The pancreas is located in the upper abdomen behind the stomach. It plays a major role in digestion and in controlling sugar metabolism by producing ...

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  How does the liver work?

  The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. It has many important metabolic functions. For example, it converts the nutrients in our diets in...

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