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What is the main emphasis of nutritional science?
What is the main emphasis of nutritional science?
- Animal nutrition
- Fungal nutrition
- Plant nutrition
- Human nutrition (correct)
How do organisms obtain nutrients?
How do organisms obtain nutrients?
- By consuming only organic matter
- By consuming inorganic matter and water
- By absorbing light and water
- By consuming organic matter, inorganic matter, or absorbing light (correct)
What do all forms of life require?
What do all forms of life require?
- Carbon, nitrogen, water, and various other molecules
- Carbon, energy, nitrogen, and various other molecules
- Oxygen, energy, water, and various other molecules
- Carbon, energy, water, and various other molecules (correct)
How do animals obtain complex nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?
How do animals obtain complex nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?
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When did the scientific analysis of food and nutrients begin?
When did the scientific analysis of food and nutrients begin?
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How many different food groups did the USDA describe food as being in prior to 1943?
How many different food groups did the USDA describe food as being in prior to 1943?
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When was the food pyramid introduced?
When was the food pyramid introduced?
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What is sometimes listed apart from other food groups in nutrition guides?
What is sometimes listed apart from other food groups in nutrition guides?
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Who has criticized the categorization of dairy as a food group with recommended daily servings?
Who has criticized the categorization of dairy as a food group with recommended daily servings?
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When were the dietary guidelines last introduced?
When were the dietary guidelines last introduced?
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