by Dr. pankaj Chhabra
Food stuff —is a substance that may be treated to form a food.
Nutrient is a specific chemical substance that can be synthesized by the body in sufficient amount. These include minerals, vitamins, certain amino acids, certain fatty acids.
Nutrition is the science of nourishing the body. Nutrition includes the process of metabolism processes by which the living organism receives and utilizes the materials necessary for the maintenance of its functions and for growth and renewal of its component.
Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) is defined as the nutrient present in the diet which satisfies the daily requirements of nearly all individuals in a population.
Meal is the sum of one or more foods eaten at one period.
Menu planning is a process of selecting a balanced diet according to his / her age, sex, occupation and physical activity.
Balanced diet is one that provides all the essential nutrients in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of the body. Balanced diet includes foods from all food groups.
Therapeutic Nutrition is the diet constituted for a patient. This is normal diet modified for the patient suffering from a particular disease
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