Nutrition terms - definition - forptss

Any solid or liquid substance which when taken provides the body with nutrients.

• Food

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• Malnutrition

The study of nutrients and their relationship with food and the body.

• Food

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• Malnutrition

Chemical substances found in food and used to keep the body healthy.

• Food

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• Malnutrition

(Bad Nutrition) An incorrect or unbalanced intake of nutrients.

• Food

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• Malnutrition

(Starvation) An insufficient intake of nutrients.

• Undernutrition

• Overnutrition

• Diet

• Special Diet

An Over intake (overconsumption) of Nutrients and food to the point at which health is adversely (unfavourably) affected.

• Undernutrition

• Overnutrition

• Diet

• Special Diet

The food a person usually eats over a period.

• Undernutrition

• Overnutrition

• Diet

• Special Diet

A plan of feeding to correct a disease or weight problem.

• Undernutrition

• Overnutrition

• Diet

• Special Diet

A diet that provides the correct amount of nutrients for the need of an individual.

• Balanced diet

• Food groups

• Multi-mix principle

• Health

Foods that are put into specific groups based on their nutrient content.

• Balanced diet

• Food groups

• Multi-mix principle

• Health