Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 10:55
The human body is always attempting to maintain homeostasis. Homeostasis literally means equilibrium or balance. The human body needs to maintain reasonably strict physiological parameters to maximize health. For this reason, abnormal caloric or nutrient restriction or over consumption used by many fad diets to shock the body may have an adverse effect on metabolism. A desired weight or body fat and goals are used to determine daily caloric and nutrient intake as well as meal plans necessary to meet individual needs. Several small meals eaten throughout the day yield the best results for boosting metabolism and overall health.