Diet and Health Basics

Diet and Health

• Food is essential for life, providing materials for growth, repair, and normal bodily function.
• The body is like a complex machine, prone to failure if not well-maintained.
• Malnutrition occurs when a person has an unbalanced intake of nutrients.
• Under-nutrition is an insufficient intake of nutrients.
• A balanced diet provides the correct amount of nutrients needed by the body.

Nutrition

• Nutrition is the study of nutrients and their relationship with living things.
• Most foods have multiple nutrients, but some only have one, which are not as useful to the body.
• A variety of foods is needed to provide all the necessary nutrients.
• Diet is the daily food intake of a person.
• Special diets (e.g., slimming) exist.

Metabolism

• The body is a complex structure, made of cells grouped into systems with different tissues.
• Chemical reactions constantly occur in the body to allow the body to function and grow.

Explore the fundamental concepts of diet, nutrition, and metabolism in this quiz. Understand how nutrients affect bodily functions and the importance of a balanced diet for overall health. Test your knowledge on various dietary practices and the body's metabolic processes.