Nutrition Basics Quiz
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Nutrition Basics Quiz

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What does nutritional science typically emphasize?

  • Plant nutrition
  • Animal nutrition
  • Microbial nutrition
  • Human nutrition (correct)
  • What is nutrition?

  • The process by which plants acquire energy from the sun
  • The process of converting food into energy
  • The study of the chemical composition of food
  • The process by which an organism uses food to support its life (correct)
  • How do organisms obtain nutrients?

  • By consuming organic matter, consuming inorganic matter, or absorbing light (correct)
  • By consuming only organic matter
  • By absorbing nutrients through the atmosphere
  • By producing nutrients internally without consuming other elements
  • What do animals require as complex nutrients?

    <p>Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did scientific analysis of food and nutrients begin?

    <p>During the chemical revolution in the late-18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nutritional Science Emphasis

    • Nutritional science typically emphasizes the relationship between diet and health, focusing on the biological and physiological effects of nutrients on the human body.

    Definition of Nutrition

    • Nutrition is the process by which organisms obtain and utilize nutrients necessary for optimal growth, maintenance, and repair.

    Obtaining Nutrients

    • Organisms obtain nutrients through various mechanisms, including ingestion, digestion, and absorption of nutrients from food, water, and air.

    Complex Nutrients for Animals

    • Animals require complex nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, which are essential for maintaining metabolic processes and overall health.

    History of Scientific Analysis

    • Scientific analysis of food and nutrients began in the 18th century with the discovery of the first vitamins by Polish biochemist Casimir Funk, marking the start of modern nutrition science.

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    Test your knowledge of nutrition with this quiz covering the biochemical and physiological processes involved in obtaining and using nutrients for energy and cell structures. Explore concepts from nutritional science and the impact of malnutrition.

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