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The science of food and how the body uses it.
nutrition
Nutrition problems caused by not eating enough food to maintain a healthful body weight or activity level.
undernutrition
Nutritional problem caused by a lack of nutrients in the food eaten or the inability of the body to use the nutrients in food.
malnutrition
The intake of more food than the body needs to function properly
overeating
Condition that may lead to hypertension and diabetes.
obesity
The chemical substances in food that provide for growth and maintenance of health
nutrients
Condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood.
diabetes
Hormone that regulates the blood sugar levels in the body.
insulin
The body's negative reaction to a particular substance.
allergy
Most severe, and sometimes fatal, response to an allergen.
anaphylactic shock
Behavior and learning ability is related to nutrition. true or false
True
Lifelong good health may be a result of helping children learn healthful food choices. true or false
True
Without good nutrition, children may suffer from fatigue. True or false
True
Only a child's age determines his or her calorie needs. True or false
false
Undernutrition can accelerate the child's growth and development. True or false
false
Obesity can lead to many other health problems later in life. True or false
true
