Author Wingate, mentioned earlier, explains: “Even when the body is at rest it needs a continuous supply of energy for chemical processes and for the work of its vital organs; and the materials of many tissues need constant replacement. ”
Varem tsiteeritud Peter Wingate selgitab: „Isegi puhkeolekus vajab organism pidevalt uut energiat keemilisteks protsessideks ja elutähtsate organite talitlemiseks; samuti vajab paljude kudede ehitusmaterjal pidevat uuendamist. ”