Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Nutrition

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of nutrition?

• A)The amount of energy produced when the body burns food
• B)The way a serving fits into the daily diet
• C)A substance that is ingested, digested, absorbed, and used by the body
• D)The processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of foods and fluids by the body

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Definitions:

Input

The resources used in the production process, such as labor, raw materials, and capital.

Returns To Scale

The change in output resulting from a proportional change in all inputs (factors of production) in the production process.

Production Function

A mathematical model that describes the relationship between inputs used in production and the resulting output of goods or services.

Input

Resources or factors used in the production process of goods and services, such as labor, capital, and materials.