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Everyday LifeOne small ahaHealth concept

This body process includes both breaking down molecules and building new ones. It covers much more than how quickly someone burns calories.

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Your new ahaMetabolism

Metabolism: The chemical reactions that build up and break down materials in living organisms. Source: Metabolism ↗

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