Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy Chapter 1, 2, 3 Ascend To Top Score.
What are the signs of good nutrition? Well developed body Good muscle development Clear eyes Smooth skin Good posture Glossy hair Alert Ideal weight for body composition (ration of muscle mass to height) Positive outlook Resists infections Normal appetite Digestion & Elimination Extended years of normal functioning What is metabolism? The sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body by which it maintains itself and produces energy for its functioning (products of the various reactions are called metabolites) To sustain life, nutrients in food must perform what three basic functions? Provide energy
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