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Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Herman Pontzer

Ologies with Alie Ward

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Metabolism and Energy Expenditure

Exploring the concept of metabolism and its relation to energy expenditure, this chapter discusses how every cell in the body requires energy for its functions. It questions the accuracy of devices like Fitbit in estimating energy expenditure and highlights the significant contribution of the body's internal functions to overall energy usage.

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