Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Nutrient
A
A chemical in food that nourishes the body eg protein
2
Q
Composition
A
What the nutrient is made out of
3
Q
Source
A
A food that contains the nutrient
4
Q
Function
A
What the nutrient does in the body
5
Q
Recommend dietary allowance (RDA)
A
The amount of the nutrient we should eat in a day
6
Q
Deficiency disease
A
Illness effects that are caused by lack of the nutrient
7
Q
Elemental Compostion
A
Elements present in the body
