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For this portfolio assignment, you can use the lesson notes on all questions.

Try to answer the questions first without using the notes, then review your answers and check them against the notes.

Drag the definition to the correct term.

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Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Protein
Water
Essential nutrients
Vitamin
Non-essential nutrients
Carbohydrate
Calorie
Mineral
Fat
Nutrition
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Answer 1

Certainly! Here’s a brief description of each term to help you match them to their definitions:

1. Protein - A macronutrient made up of amino acids; essential for growth and repair of tissues.
2. Water - A vital substance needed for hydration and various bodily functions; does not provide calories.
3. Essential nutrients - Nutrients that the body cannot produce on its own and must be obtained from the diet.
4. Vitamin - Organic compounds necessary for various metabolic processes; often needed in small amounts.
5. Non-essential nutrients - Nutrients that the body can produce on its own and do not need to be obtained from food.
6. Carbohydrate - A macronutrient that is a primary source of energy for the body; includes sugars, starches, and fiber.
7. Calorie - A unit of energy that measures the energy content of food; commonly used to quantify energy intake.
8. Mineral - Inorganic substances that are essential for various bodily functions, such as bone health and metabolic processes.
9. Fat - A macronutrient that provides a concentrated source of energy and is important for absorbing certain vitamins and hormone production.
10. Nutrition - The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

You can now drag the definitions to their respective terms based on these summaries. If you need help with specific definitions or want to confirm the matches, feel free to ask!