Understanding Nutrition: Nutrients, Functions, and Balance

The science of food and its relationship to health

Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

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

<p>Nutrients required in small amounts, i.e. minerals and vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The elements that make up the nutrient and how they are arranged within the nutrient</p> Signup and view all the answers