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Energy Homeostasis

Meaning

Energy Homeostasis is the complex physiological process by which the body maintains a stable, balanced state between energy intake from food consumption and energy expenditure through metabolism and physical activity. This intricate system is essential for maintaining a stable body weight and ensuring adequate energy reserves for survival and optimal function. Disruption of this balance, whether due to genetic, environmental, or hormonal factors, is the fundamental basis for metabolic disorders such as obesity and cachexia. The body employs multiple redundant pathways to resist changes in energy stores.