Food & Nutrition Flashcards by Isabella Nolan | Brainscape

Q

What are the functions of food?

A

Growth
Energy and warmth
Protection

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Nutrient

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A chemical that nourishes the body, e.g protein

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Composition

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What the nutrient is made of

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Function

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What the nutrient does in the body

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Source

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A food that contains the nutrient

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Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

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The amount of the nutrient we should eat each day

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Deficiency disease

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Ill effects tags are caused by a lack of nutrient

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