Nutrition In General

Question 1

Nutrition

Answer 1

Supply of essential organic and inorganic chemical compounds to the body

Question 2

Nutrients and some examples

Answer 2

All chemical compounds whether organic or inorganic that are essential for the body like proteins, vitamins, and salts are nutrients.

Question 3

Food

Answer 3

Any substance we eat or drink and contains nutrients

Question 4

Diet

Answer 4

Combination of food items which we eat in our meals

Question 5

Balanced diet

Answer 5

A diet which contains all the principal constituents of food in proper quantity for a particular person

Question 6

Balanced diet of a particular person’ depends on what 4 factors

Answer 6

Age, sex, lifestyle/nature of work, and special needs of person