Nutrigenomics Flashcards
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Fortified Foods
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Foods to which nutrients have been added
2
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Natural Health Products
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Natural health products are a category of products regulated by Health Canada which occupy a middle ground between foods and drugs
3
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Inorganic Molecules
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Minerals and Water
4
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Organic Nutrients
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Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and lipids
5
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undernutrition
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a form of malnutrition caused by a deficiency of energy or nutrients. It may be caused by a deficient intake, increased requirements, or an inability to absorb or use nutrients.
6
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Overnutrition
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an excess of nutrients, is also a form of malnutrition. When excesses of specific nutrients are consumed, an adverse or toxic reaction may occur.
