Nutrition Science Quiz

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What is the definition of malnutrition?

An undesirable kind of nutrition leading to ill-health due to lack, excess, or imbalance of nutrients (correct)
An excessive intake of one or more nutrients leading to ill-health
A condition influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients
A state of insufficient supply of essential nutrients resulting from an error in metabolism

What does nutritional care involve?

Use of nutritional knowledge in planning meals and individualized nutritional plans (correct)
Planning meals based on individual's background and assessment of the existing meal patterns
Assessment of existing meal patterns and general nutritional plan for individuals
General nutritional plan for a group of people and assessment of the existing meal patterns

What is the primary cause of undernutrition?

Interaction between nutrients or nutrients and drugs used in treatment
Excessive intake of one or more nutrients
Insufficient supply of essential nutrients (correct)
Error in metabolism

What are the major roles played by nutrients?

Energy, structure, and function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of nutrition as a science?

Interactions between living organisms, their food, and the biological processes used by the body to utilize nutrients (A) Signup and view all the answers