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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:
Catabolism Breakdown of more complex organic molecules into simple ones
Anabolism Building more complex organic molecules from simpler ones