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What is the fundamental requirement for survival of every individual and species?
What is the fundamental requirement for survival of every individual and species?
- Adequate nutrition (correct)
- Regular exercise
- Social interaction
- Access to clean water
What has economic success in recent decades led to, in terms of nutrition?
What has economic success in recent decades led to, in terms of nutrition?
- Pandemic of obesity (correct)
- Decreased consumption of food
- Increased awareness about nutrition
- Improved global food distribution
Which type of deficiency leads to avoidable conditions such as anaemia and blindness?
Which type of deficiency leads to avoidable conditions such as anaemia and blindness?
- Carbohydrate deficiency
- Protein deficiency
- Fat deficiency
- Deficiency of simple vitamins or minerals (correct)
What do macronutrients provide in the diet?
What do macronutrients provide in the diet?
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When is energy balance achieved according to the laws of thermodynamics?
When is energy balance achieved according to the laws of thermodynamics?
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What is the main function of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body?
What is the main function of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body?
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Which macronutrient has the highest energy content per gram?
Which macronutrient has the highest energy content per gram?
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What accounts for approximately 10% of total energy expenditure?
What accounts for approximately 10% of total energy expenditure?
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Where is the regulation of energy balance coordinated in the body?
Where is the regulation of energy balance coordinated in the body?
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In response to starvation, what happens to reproductive function and basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
In response to starvation, what happens to reproductive function and basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
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