human nutrition Flashcards
1
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what is the definition of a diet
A
the course of living nourishment, what is eaten and drunk.
2
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what is the definition of a balanced diet
A
the correct proportions of the seven nutrients and energy that the body needs.
3
Q
what is the definition of nutrients
A
a substance of food that the body benefits from.
4
Q
what is the definition of a metabolism
A
all the chemical reactions that take place in a living organism
5
Q
what are the 7 key nutrients
A
-carbohydrates
-protein
-lipids
-vitamins
-minerals
-water
-fibre
6
Q
what can an imbalanced diet cause
A
an imbalanced diet causes a person to become malnourished.
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