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What does nutritional science typically emphasize?
What does nutritional science typically emphasize?
- Plant nutrition
- Animal nutrition
- Microbial nutrition
- Human nutrition (correct)
What is nutrition?
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?
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?
What do animals require as complex nutrients?
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When did scientific analysis of food and nutrients begin?
When did scientific analysis of food and nutrients begin?
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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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