Human Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are herbivores?
A
Herbivores are animals that feed mainly on plants
2
Q
What are carnivores?
A
Carnivores are animals that feed mainly on animals
3
Q
What are omnivores?
A
Omnivores are animals that feed on plants and animals
4
Q
What is digestion.
A
Digestion is the physical and chemical breakdown of food
5
Q
What is peristalsis?
A
Peristalsis is a wave of muscular action in the walls of the alimentary canal that moves the contents along
6
Q
What is a balanced diet?
A
A balanced diet contains all the necessary food types in the correct proportions
