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What is the definition of nutrition?
What is the definition of nutrition?
- Food at work in the body. (correct)
- The process of growing food.
- Diet planning for athletes.
- The study of food marketing.
Which of the following are components of nutrients?
Which of the following are components of nutrients?
- Proteins and sugars
- Fats and antioxidants
- Carbohydrates and flavors
- Water and minerals (correct)
What does the study of nutrition focus on?
What does the study of nutrition focus on?
- Cooking methods and techniques
- Nutritional requirements and sources (correct)
- Food processing technologies
- Food advertisement strategies
Why are nutrients important for the body?
Why are nutrients important for the body?
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What happens to food once it is consumed?
What happens to food once it is consumed?
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Study Notes
Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition is about how food works within the body.
- It covers everything from consuming food to its use in the body.
- Nutrients are components of food that are essential for growth, reproduction and a healthy life.
- These components include water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins.
- Dietetics studies the science of nutrition: what nutrients we need, how much we need, why we need them, and where we can find them.
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Explore the fundamentals of Nutrition and Dietetics in this quiz. Learn about essential nutrients, their functions in the body, and the principles of a healthy diet. Understand how nutrition impacts growth, reproduction, and overall health.
