Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Evaluation of food and drink (nutrient) requirements for normal body functions

Question

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Nutrition refers to the process of evaluating food and drink requirements for normal body functions.

Answer: C
 Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Answer: A
 Anabolism is the process of building up complex substances from simpler substances, such as using amino acids to build proteins.

Answer: B
 Catabolism is the process of breaking down complex substances into simpler substances, such as using enzymes to break down carbohydrates into glucose.

Answer: E
 Assimilation refers to the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after they have been digested and broken down.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition