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Every two weeks the human stomach produces a new layer of mucous lining, otherwise the stomach would digest itself.

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Energy Expenditure
Energy expenditure refers to the amount of energy, measured in calories, that a person uses. Calories are used by people to breathe, circulate blood, digest food, maintain posture, and be physically active.
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