Concept explainers
Are nutrient requirements uniform for everyone?
Interpretation:
Find whether the nutrient requirements are same for everyone or not.
Concept introduction:
Nutrients are components of foods and drinks which provide development, replacement and energy.
Answer to Problem 30.1P
A healthy body needs appropriate intake of all nutrients. Nutrient requirements differ from one person to another.
Explanation of Solution
Nutrients are components of foods and drinks which provide development, replacement and energy. A healthy body needs appropriate intake of all nutrients. Nutrient requirements differ from one person to another. More energy is needed to maintain the body temperature of an adult than that of a child. Due to which nutritional supplies are usually given per kilogram of body weight.
Nutrient requirements differ from person to person.
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