Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
A(n) ____ is a substance in food that provides energy or material for growth, maintenance, or repair.
A
Nutrient
2
Q
____ are nutrients, such as a protein, that are required in large quantities; ____ are nutrients, such as most vitamins, which are required in very small quantities.
A
Macronutrients;
Micronutrients.
3
Q
Nutritional science is still young, and new ____, as well as new information about old ____, is reported frequently.
A
Nutrients;
Nutrients.
4
Q
The ____ is the average daily nutrient intake meeting the needs of half the healthy individuals in a given life stage and gender group (but insufficient for the other half).
A
Estimated average requirement (EAR).
