What is Nutrition?

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What does nutrition study?

The physical properties of food

The history of food consumption

Interactions between living organisms and food (correct)

The chemical composition of food

How is nutrition defined?

The food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and all that nourishes the body for its health benefit (correct)

The practice of regulating food intake for weight loss

The process of creating food supplements for the body

The study of the chemical reactions in food

What is a calorie?

A unit of measure indicating the nutritional value of food

A unit of measure indicating the amount of energy obtained from a portion of food (correct)

A unit of measure indicating the weight of food

A unit of measure indicating the volume of food

What are some factors affecting nutrition?

Age, lifestyle, and food habits Signup and view all the answers

What are nutrients?

Substances found in food that keep your body functioning Signup and view all the answers

What drives us to eat according to the text?

Hunger, appetite, and cultural and social meaning of food Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nutrients is considered a macronutrient?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of micronutrients in plants?

Act as trace elements in low concentrations Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of fats is recommended in a macronutrient balanced diet?

30% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential nutrient?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of water in the human body?

Carry nutrients to cells and regulate body temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is found in excessive concentration in plants and is usually not toxic to the cell if present in higher concentration than normal?

Phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

Why are micronutrients called trace elements?

Because they are present in low concentrations in the plant Signup and view all the answers

What makes a nutrient essential?

It causes nutritional deficiencies if omitted from the diet Signup and view all the answers

In what proportions are macronutrients recommended in a balanced diet?

Fats 30%, Protein 40%, Carbs 30% Signup and view all the answers

Why do food choices impact nutrition?

Because they impact social interactions and availability Signup and view all the answers

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