Define nutrition. why it is necessary for an organism?
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Nutrition is the process of consumption of food, its digestion and complete absorption by the body.
Nutrition is a necessity for an organism. nutrition is the process of obtaining and utilizing food for survival. It is required for the following purposes-
(a) It provides energy for the various metabolic processes in the body.
(b) It is essential for the growth of new cells and repair or replacement of worn out cells.
(c) It is needed to develop resistance against various diseases.
(d) it provides substrate for energy production which is utilized in the different life process for survival.
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the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
"a guide to good nutrition"
food or nourishment.
"a feeding tube gives her nutrition and water"
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the branch of science that deals with nutrients and nutrition, particularly in humans.
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