Can someone please give me a SIMPLE definition of metabolism. I've seached tons of dictionaries, but they all give a long and confusing definition and I'm not sure if I understand the concept.. Please help!!

Answer 1

This looks pretty simple.

http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/metabolism.html

Answer 2

Easy! Metabolism is the rate of how fast your food digests

Answer 3

Not exactly Brad. Metabolism is the rate of energy conversion in the cells from sugar to work energy.

Answer 4

Thank you So much! This was a HUGE help!!!

Answer 5

You're welcome.