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Objective: Define nutrient, metabolism, catabolism, and anabolism
| Nutrient |
A substance that provides energy, helps in
growth/repair, provides building blocks, or assists the body functions |
| Metabolism |
All the body's chemical reactions. There are
two major categories of metabolism: |
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Catabolism |
Breakdown of more complex organic molecules into simple
ones |
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Anabolism |
Building more complex organic molecules from simpler ones |
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