The Human Body - Nutrition And Metabolism (1962)

Distinguishes between basal metabolic and active metabolism and expresses the energy requirements of metabolism in units of calories. Discusses how the five classes of chemical substances--carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals--supply energy. We digitized and uploaded this film from the Coronet Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.