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What is nutrition?
The process of using food to support life
What happens if an organism fails to obtain sufficient nutrients?
It experiences malnutrition
How do organisms obtain nutrients?
By some combination of consuming organic matter, consuming inorganic matter, and absorbing light
What do animals require for nutrition?
Complex nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
How did humans advance their nutrition?
By developing agriculture and cooking
Test your knowledge about the biochemical and physiological processes of nutrition, including the types of nutrients needed by organisms and the effects of malnutrition. Explore the science of nutrition and its emphasis on human nutrition.
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