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Biology Coursework Investigation Oliver Latham 10TR1 A primary factor in weight gain is not in fact the amount of energy gained by eating but how much is 'used' by the body, or metabolic rate. Many overweight people often take in as much energy as others but there metabolic rate is considerably slower. Some of us are born with slow metabolism but the majority gain this by a shortage of muscle (which take a lot of energy to maintain) or by poor health. An efficient metabolism also requires the running of important body processes, like digestion for example, which rely heavily on antioxidant (materials that are vital for healthy cells. They are vital for an efficient immune system) such as Vitamins Band C. These are abundant in wholemeal breads and cereals, fish, eggs, citrus fruits and green vegetables. Furthermore dehydration can have a huge impact in your metabolic rate...

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