Metabolism refers to all the processes that occur in our bodies to burn fuels and create energy for our cells to use. The main fuels that the body uses are carbohydrates (sugars) and fats. However when these stores are depleted the body may start breaking down other substances called proteins (which are the imortant building blocks of several tissues) for energy.
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