Check Your Understanding Questions
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Recall nutrients used for regulation in the body. What is the difference between calorie or protein deficiencies and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals?
2
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Which three nutrients are considered macronutrients because the large quantities of each are needed daily to meet the body’s energy needs?
3
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Describe the process known as cellular respiration.
4
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What role do culture, religion, and economic status play in food preferences?
5
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Identify five nutrients that can be found on a food label.
6
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Describe the differences between anorexia nervosa and bulimia.