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level: Nutrition

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
What is the definition of nutrition?	What you eat and how it benefits your body
What type of nutrient provides fuel for your body?	Carbohydrates
What type of nutrient is vital for growth and to repair damaged areas?	Protein
What type of nutrients provide a store of energy that is consumed in the absence of carbohydrates?	Lipids
What types of nutrients are used to keep vital processes happening in your body?	Vitamins
What types of nutrients are needed to keep certain aspects of your body healthy, such as teeth and bones?	Minerals
What type of nutrient helps food move through your digestive system easier?	Fibre
What element makes up around 75% of your body, and is essential due to the fact that all chemical reactions take place there?	Water
What two things are the basis for how much energy your body needs in a day?	Activity and body mass
What is the metric that energy is measured in?	Kilojoules
For every kg of body mass, how many kj of energy are needed every hour, termed the basic energy requirement?	5.4
What would you do in a day that would require you to consume extra energy?	Activities
If you routinely take in more energy on a daily basis than your body needs, what will this lead to?	Obesity
If you routinely take in less energy on a daily basis than your body needs, what will this lead to?	Starvation
If your body does not get enough of the vitamins and minerals that it needs, what can this lead to?	Deficiency