Metabolic

/ˌmɛtəˈbɑlɪk/ adjective

Definition

relating to metabolism, the chemical processes that occur within living organisms

Etymology

From Greek 'metabolikos', from 'metabole' meaning change or transformation

Kelly Says

Your metabolic rate can vary by up to 30% between individuals of the same size and age - some people really do have 'fast metabolisms'! Muscle tissue burns about 3 times more calories than fat tissue.

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