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Basal Metabolism: Definition, Factors and Measurement

In this article we will discuss about the Basal Metabolism:- 1. Definition of Basal Metabolism 2. Conditions for Measurement of Basal Metabolism 3. Factors Influencing 4. Measurement 5. Significance. Contents: Definition of Basal Metabolism Conditions for Measurement of Basal Metabolism Factors Influencing Basal Metabolic Rate Measurement of Basal Metabolic Rate Significance of Basal Metabolic Rate 1. Definition of Basal Metabolism: [...]

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Caloric Requirements for Human Body | Energy Production

The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Caloric Requirements for Human Body. The food requirements of a man depend upon his basal metabolism, S.D.A., the work to be done and the climatic conditions. Extra calorie is also re­quired for a starved man to build up his tissues, a pregnant woman for the foetus and a child for [...]

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Classification of Toxicants Present in Food | Biochemistry

The following points highlight the three main classification of toxicants present in food. The classification are: 1. Naturally Occurring Toxicants 2. Toxicants from Microorganisms 3. Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Insecticides. 1. Naturally Occurring Toxicants: i. Lathyrism: a. This is a crippling disease accompanied by paralysis of the leg muscles occurring mostly in adults who consume large quan­tities of the seeds [...]

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