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What is nutrition?
What does failure to obtain sufficient nutrients cause?
How do animals obtain complex nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?
When did scientific analysis of food and nutrients begin?
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How do plants acquire nutrients?
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Study Notes
What is Nutrition?
- Nutrition is the process by which an organism obtains and utilizes the nutrients necessary for its survival, growth, and maintenance.
Importance of Nutrition
- Failure to obtain sufficient nutrients can cause nutritional deficiencies, disorders, and diseases.
Obtaining Complex Nutrients
- Animals obtain complex nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins by consuming other organisms or plants that have already synthesized these nutrients.
History of Scientific Analysis
- Scientific analysis of food and nutrients began in the 18th century with the work of chemists such as Antoine Lavoisier and Justus von Liebig.
Plant Nutrition
- Plants acquire nutrients by absorbing water and minerals from the soil through their roots, and by producing their own organic compounds through photosynthesis.
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Test your knowledge of the biochemical and physiological processes involved in nutrition, including the role of nutrients in creating energy and supporting chemical structures in organisms. Explore the study of nutrition and the impact of malnutrition on human health.
