10.1 - Introduction to Nutrition
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Practice Questions
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What is nutrition?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of food in our survival.
Name one type of macronutrient.
💡 Hint: They are needed in large amounts.
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What are the two primary modes of nutrition?
💡 Hint: Think about how organisms obtain their food.
True or False: Nutrients are only important for physical health.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of nutrition in overall wellbeing.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the importance of vitamins, explain three deficiency diseases related to different vitamins and their symptoms.
💡 Hint: Think of commonplace foods that are rich in these vitamins.
Analyze how varied dietary patterns can affect overall health and wellness in a community.
💡 Hint: Consider populations with restricted diets versus those with diverse food sources.
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