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What are nutrients and why does the body need them?
Nutrients are substances found in food that the body needs to function, grow, repair itself, and produce energy.
What is positive energy balance and how does it occur?
Positive energy balance occurs when there are more calories consumed than burned.
Define negative energy balance and explain how it happens.
Negative energy balance happens when there are more calories burned than consumed.
What is the definition of calories and what do they measure?
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What is the basic metabolic rate (BMR) and what does it represent?
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