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Define the term "metabolism."
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User: Define the term "metabolism."

Weegy: Metabolism is the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy.

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User: What is a "calorie"?

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A calorie is a unit of energy.


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User: Define "nutrient."

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A nutrient cycle is a repeated pathway of a particular nutrient or element from the environment through one or more organisms and back to the environment.


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User: What is the definition of a "balanced diet"?

Weegy: A balanced diet is a diet that contains adequate amounts of all the necessary nutrients required for healthy growth and activity.
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User: Define "hydration."

Weegy: Hydration is the process of replacing water in the body.
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User: What is "glycemic index"?

Weegy: The glycemic index, or glycaemic index, ( GI ) provides a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels (i.e. Levels of glucose in the blood) rise after eating a particular type of food.
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User: Define "antioxidant."

Weegy: Antioxidant is a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.

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Nutrient is defined as “a substance obtained from food and used in the body to promote growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissues”, or simply as “a substance that provides nourishment”.

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