An Essential Nutrient ________

question 5

Multiple Choice

An essential nutrient ________.

• A)must be supplied by the diet
• B)is only in foods from animal sources
• C)performs a vital function in the body
• D)is not in foods that are rich sources of empty calories

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Definitions:

Hyperopia

A common vision condition also known as farsightedness, where distant objects can be seen clearly but close ones do not come into proper focus.

Myopia

A vision condition characterized by difficulty in seeing distant objects clearly, commonly known as nearsightedness.

Presbyopia

A condition associated with aging in which the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects due to the loss of elasticity of the lens.

Corneal Ulcer

An open sore on the cornea, the clear layer in front of the eye, which can cause pain, redness, and vision problems, usually resulting from infection or injury.