Metabolism

• Metabolism is the chemical process that occurs within a living organism in order to maintain life
• There are two types of metabolism. Catabolic and Anabolic reactions
• Breakdown of larger molecules into smaller molecules

  Catabolic reactions
• Create larger molecules from smaller molecules

  Anabolic reactions
• What is BMR?

  Basal Metabolic Rate
• BMR refers to the energy your body requires for critical functions