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Nutrition Quiz
Quiz 1
Question | Answer |
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Nutrition | how the body uses food for growth and developement and maintenance of health |
Malnutrition | inadequate supply of nutrients |
Deficiency disease | lack of essential nutrients- scurby- lack of Vitamin C Qwashiorkor- protein defiency |
Hallow calorie foods | high calorie food w/ low nutrient value- sweets, junk food |
Digestion | Breakdown of food |
Enzyme | Organic substance that aides in digestion and assist in chemical reaction |
Absorption | The movement of nutrients into the bloodstream |
Metabolism | How food is used after digestion and absorbtion in the production of energy |
Basal metabolic rate | amount of energy needed to maintain vital function at rest |
Calorie | Amount of heat or energy produced by food |