Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is nutrition
A
Nutrition is the study of food
2
Q
What is food
A
Food is any substance which contains nutrients
3
Q
What is a nutrient
A
Any substance which can be digested to carry a specific job
4
Q
What is a macronutrient
A
Nutrients required in large amounts
5
Q
What is a micronutrient
A
Nutrients required in small amounts
6
Q
What is composition
A
The elements that make up a nutrient
7
Q
What is classification
A
Diving nutrients into groups or classes
8
Q
What is a source
A
Foods which are the best suppliers of nutrients
9
Q
What is a function
A
The use of the nutrient in the body
10
Q
What are the 3 macronutrients
A
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate
11
Q
What are the 2 micronutrients
A
Vitamins
Minerals
