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To determine:
Definition of the terms nutrition, calorie, vitamin, and mineral.
Explanation of Solution
Nutrition: It is the process of acquiring nutrients. Nutrients can be defined as substances acquired by the living organisms for performing activities essential for living. These activities include growth, repair, normal
Calorie: It is the unit of heat energy that is used to measure the amount of energy given off to the body after consuming it.
Vitamin: These are organic substances required in very small quantities but are essential for growth and normal well being.
Mineral: These are the elements that are required for an organism to function properly. For example iron, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, fluoride.
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