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U1NutrientsIntro
Chapters 1-3 on Nutrition
Question | Answer |
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Nutrition | The science of foods and the nutrients and other substances they contian and their actions within the body |
Foods | products derived from plants or animals that can be taken into the body to yield energy and nutrients for maintenance |
Diet | The foods and beverages a person eats and drinks |
Functional foods | Foods that provide health benefits beyond their nutrient contribution. Includes whole foods, fortified foods, and modified foods. |
Energy | The capacity to do work. The energy in food is chemical energy. The body an convert this chemical energy to mechangical, electrical or heat energy |