Weegy: Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. User: How can you calculate your daily calorie needs? Weegy: A calorie is a unit of energy. User: How does stress affect your appetite? (More)

Weegy: Complex carbohydrates are a polysaccharide (such as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units. User: Name three good sources of protein. Weegy: Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen; consist of amino acids; and are part of antibodies (More)

Weegy: Fiber is a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed. User: How does hydration help with nutrient absorption? (More)

Weegy: Metabolism is the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy. User: What is a "calorie"? Weegy: A calorie is a unit of energy. User: Define "nutrient." Weegy: 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. 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. User: Define "hydration." Weegy: Hydration is the process of replacing water in the body. 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. User: Define "antioxidant." Weegy: Antioxidant is a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products. (More)

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