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Energy Balance Regulation

Meaning

The complex homeostatic process by which the body manages the relationship between energy intake, primarily from food, and energy expenditure, which includes basal metabolism, thermogenesis, and physical activity. Precise regulation is critical for maintaining a stable body weight and optimal metabolic health, with disruptions leading to either weight gain or weight loss. This system is intricately governed by a network of hormones and neuropeptides.