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Energy balance

Diagram of scales representing the idea of balancing energy in through food and energy.

The scales represent the idea of balancing energy in through food and energy out through resting metabolism, exercise, growth and energy needed to digest food.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 1 July 2011Size: 225.39 KB

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