Understanding Nutrition: Nutrients, Functions, and Balance

The science of food and its relationship to health (correct)

The substance that living beings eat to satiate their hunger

Any substance which can be digested and used by the body

The kinds of food that a person habitually eats

Minerals and vitamins

Water and fiber

Fruits and vegetables

Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates (correct)

To satisfy hunger and cravings

To eliminate the risk of disease completely

To provide sufficient amounts of essential nutrients for body functions, growth, development, and energy needs (correct)

To lose weight quickly

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