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what is nutrition? |
the process of providing or receiving nourishing substances |
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what is a nutrient? |
a substance that must be consumed to maintain a healthy diet |
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what are macronutrients? |
needed in large quantities and includes fats, carbohydrates and proteins |
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what is micronutrients? |
required in smaller amounts and includes vitamins and minerals. |
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which nutrients supply energy? |
fats, fibre, protein (cats), carbohydrates |
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which nutrients are used for growth |
minerals, protein |
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which nutrients regulate? |
minerals, fibre |
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what are essential nutrients? |
nutrients that the body can't produce so it must be included in the diet |
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what are non-essential nutrients? |
nutrients that the body can produce |
