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