The Science of Nutrition

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Which of the following best defines nutrition?

  • The study of interactions between living organisms and consumed food
  • The scientific study of the actions of foods and substances within the body (correct)
  • A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
  • The social, economic, cultural, and physiological implications of food and eating

What are the six classes of nutrients found in food and used in the body?

  • Protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water, and lipids (correct)
  • Protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and fiber
  • Protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber
  • Protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water, and fiber

What does health refer to?

  • The scientific study of interactions between living organisms and consumed food
  • The study of the actions of foods, nutrients, and other substances within the body
  • The social, economic, cultural, and physiological implications of food and eating
  • A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered an ecological framework that influences food intake?

<p>Individual factors (personal) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are nutrients?

<p>Chemical substances occurring naturally in food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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