Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Function
A
The job a nutrient does in the body
2
Q
Diet
A
The food we eat on a regular basis
3
Q
Nutrient
A
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body.
4
Q
Deficiency
A
Not getting enough of a nutrient
5
Q
Excess
A
Getting to much of a nutrient
6
Q
Food
A
Anything we eat or drink
7
Q
Nutrition
A
The study of food and its effects on the body
8
Q
Source
A
The food a nutrient is found in….
