Nutrition and Food Security Flashcards
1
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science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food
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nutrition
2
Q
what does food intake include?
A
absorption
assimilation
biosynthesis
catabolism
excretion
3
Q
_____ of an organism is what it eats
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diet
4
Q
includes preparation of food and storage methods
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healthy diet
5
Q
can cause deficiency-related diseases
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unhealthy diet
6
Q
consumed in fairly large amounts
prefix means large
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macronutrients
7
Q
what does macronutrients include?
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carbohydrates
fats
proteins
fiber
water
8
Q
process involved in the generation of energy and all the building blocks to maintain the body and its functions
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metabolism
9
Q
only required in small amounts
prefix means small
A
micronutrients
10
Q
what does micronutrients include?
A
vitamins and minerals
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