Which Statement Is FALSE Concerning the Field of Nutrition

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?

• A) Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body.
• B) Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, absorb, and store food.
• C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.
• D) Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns.

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Definitions:

Poverty Line

The figure established by the government to indicate the amount of money needed to support the basic needs of a household.

Poverty

The state of being extremely poor, where individuals or communities lack the financial resources for basic life necessities.

Poverty

The state of having insufficient financial resources to meet basic living expenses like food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare.

Estate Systems

A socio-political system where society is divided into estates or classes, often hierarchically, each with distinct rights and duties.