Which term relates to the science of how the body obtains nutrients for health and growth?

• A. Nutrition
• B. Daily Value (DV)
• C. Fortified foods
• D. Botulism

Answer: (A)

Nutrition is the study of how the body obtains and uses nutrients from food to support health and growth. It covers what nutrients do for the body—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats supply energy and serve as building blocks; vitamins and minerals regulate body processes and support metabolism; water keeps everything hydrated and helps transport nutrients. Nutrition also includes how digestion breaks down food, how nutrients are absorbed in the intestines, and how the body uses them at the cellular level. Understanding nutrition shows why a balanced diet supports growth, energy, and disease prevention. The other terms describe different concepts: Daily Value is a labeling reference on nutrition facts; fortified foods are foods that have nutrients added beyond what they naturally contain; botulism is a serious illness caused by a toxin from certain bacteria.