metabolism

"An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go.".

"Millions of people are calorie-conscious. They measure the number of estimated calories contained in their meals primarily because they wish to lose weight or avoid gaining it. But many of these people miss the big picture, the fact that regular exercise is as important as caloric discipline. This book explains the ins and outs of calories for young children. It describes the sources of calories, daily calorie needs, the meaning of 'empty' calories, and the problems that can result if someone eats too many of them. Your readers will understand the need to balance caloric intake with exercise"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents the Standard Deviants approach to learning biology, focusing on cell division, with discussion of mitosis, meiosis, and metabolism.

Looks at all the ways animals have adapted to save their energy and store their resources.

Provides dieters with information on how to increase metabolism by teaching hormones to burn more fat than they store, and discusses how to remove toxins that slow metabolism, the importance of consuming natural food products, and ways to properly manage sleep, stress, and exercise.

Learn about the various health risks associated with our expanding bodies and how obesity can cause many different health problems throughout life. Discover the true cost of obesity, both to those who face the condition and to our society as a whole.

Learn more about why people's emotions push them to eat the way they do, and discover how people develop unhealthy emotional relationships with food. When you understand the risks of eating because of your emotions, you'll be able to understand your body's needs better,and you'll know how to stick with healthy eating, no matter how you're feeling.

Briefly explains how metabolism affects how fat or skinny a person is.

Discusses a number of ways to lose weight by increasing metabolism.

The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum health.