Ch.1 Nutrition/Lecture Outline
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Symptoms
Failure to consume adequate amounts of nutrients can lead to noticeable and measurable physical changes. Deficiency disease.
Nutrients
The foods that you eat. Chemicals that are necessary for proper body functioning.
Diet
The usual pattern of foods that you choose to eat.
Signs
Deficiency disease can cause subjective health problems. May include headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.
Essential Nutrient
Is one that must be provided by the diet because it cannot be produced by the body or produced in the amount that is needed.
