5 Questions
What is nutrition?
The biochemical and physiological process by which an organism uses food to support its life
What does failure to obtain sufficient nutrients cause?
Malnutrition
What does nutritional science typically emphasize?
Human nutrition
How do organisms obtain nutrients?
By consuming organic matter, consuming inorganic matter, absorbing light, or some combination of these
What do animals require as complex nutrients?
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
Test your knowledge of nutrition with this quiz! Explore the biochemical and physiological processes involved in obtaining and utilizing nutrients for energy and structural support. From malnutrition to the study of human nutrition, this quiz covers essential concepts in nutritional science.
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