Nutrition

Question 1

A(n) ____ is a substance in food that provides energy or material for growth, maintenance, or repair.

Answer 1

Nutrient

Question 2

____ are nutrients, such as a protein, that are required in large quantities; ____ are nutrients, such as most vitamins, which are required in very small quantities.

Answer 2

Macronutrients;

Micronutrients.

Question 3

Nutritional science is still young, and new ____, as well as new information about old ____, is reported frequently.

Answer 3

Nutrients;

Nutrients.

Question 4

The ____ is the average daily nutrient intake meeting the needs of half the healthy individuals in a given life stage and gender group (but insufficient for the other half).

Answer 4

Estimated average requirement (EAR).