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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is nutrition? | Nutrition is the study of food,the nutrients it contains and how they are used by the body. |
| What is elemental composition? | Elements are individual chemicals the elemental compositon of something is the elements it is made up of. |
| What are the six nutrients? | Protein,fats,carbs,minerals,vitimans,water. |
| What is a function? | The jobs a nutrient carries out in the body,e.g carbs provide the body with heat. |
| What is a source? | A source is Food or something else that provides nutrients to the body, e.g milk is a source of calcium. |
| What is a deficiency disease? | Deficiency diseases are diseases that occur when the body is lacking a particular nutrient over a period of time. E.g anemia happens when the body is lacking iron |
| What are the classifications of nutrients? | Macronutrients: needed in large amounts,e.g protein,carbs,fats Micronutrients: needed in small amounts, e,g minerals,vitimans |