Explore core concepts of nutrition and body science
Detailed explanations of fundamental nutrition and body composition topics:
Neutral breakdown of muscle, fat, bone and water—the structural components of the human body.
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Basic physiological facts about how carbohydrates are digested, stored, and used for energy.
Informational overview of how protein is processed and deployed throughout the body.
Evidence-based description of saturated, unsaturated and trans fats—their sources and metabolic functions.
Neutral science of the hormonal signals—leptin, ghrelin, and others—that regulate hunger and fullness.
General concepts of metabolic rate, activity energy, and thermogenic effects without prescriptive advice.
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