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Nutritional Needs Quiz

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What is the definition of malnutrition?

A state of dehydration due to lack of water intake

A state in which a prolonged lack of one or more nutrients retards physical development or causes specific clinical conditions (correct)

A condition caused by excessive intake of nutrients leading to obesity

A condition caused by excessive intake of vitamins and minerals

What are the essential nutrients required for health?

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water (correct)

Proteins, fats, sugars, vitamins, minerals and water

Carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, vitamins, and water

Carbohydrates, sugars, fibers, vitamins, and water

What does BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) refer to?

The total energy requirement for a specific period of time

The rate at which the body burns calories during exercise

The amount of energy required for digestion and metabolism

An individual's energy requirement at rest needed to maintain life-sustaining activities (correct)

What is the definition of diet therapy?

<p>Treatment of disease through nutritional therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of nutrients?

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Nutrition and Health

Malnutrition: A state of unhealthy or unbalanced nutrition, which can lead to inadequate or excessive intake of nutrients, resulting in health problems.
Essential Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water, which are necessary for maintaining optimal health and preventing disease.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The minimum number of calories required by the body at rest, which varies from person to person, depending on factors such as age, sex, weight, and height.
Diet Therapy: The use of specific diets to prevent or treat diseases, such as diabetes, by managing nutrient intake and promoting healthy eating habits.
Nutrients: Substances that provide energy, build tissues, and regulate various bodily functions, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

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Test your knowledge of nutritional needs with this quiz outline covering the definition and classification of nutrients, essential food groups, and nutritional assessment. Learn about the importance and indications of various nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.