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  2. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    Human nutrition deals with the provision of essential nutrients in food that are necessary to support human life and good health. [1] Poor nutrition is a chronic problem often linked to poverty, food security , or a poor understanding of nutritional requirements. [ 2 ]

  3. Undernutrition in children - Wikipedia

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    The nutrition of children 5 years and younger depends strongly on the nutrition level of their mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding. [24] Infants born to young mothers who are not fully developed are found to have low birth weights. [25] The level of maternal nutrition during pregnancy can affect a newborn baby's body size and composition ...

  4. Childhood obesity - Wikipedia

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    Overweight children are also more likely to grow up to be overweight adults. [15] Obesity during adolescence has been found to increase mortality rates during adulthood. [18] A 2008 study has found that children who are obese have carotid arteries which have prematurely aged by as much as thirty years as well as abnormal levels of cholesterol. [19]

  5. Nutrition - Wikipedia

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    Nutrition in humans is balanced with eating for pleasure, and optimal diet may vary depending on the demographics and health concerns of each person. [37] Humans are omnivores that eat a variety of foods. Cultivation of cereals and production of bread has made up a key component of human nutrition since the beginning of agriculture. Early ...

  6. Kwashiorkor - Wikipedia

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    To prevent this from happening, parents can be educated on proper nutrition and the importance of breastfeeding infants to ensure they receive all the nutrients they need. [33] A diet rich in carbohydrates, fats that make up 10% of the total caloric needs, and proteins that make up 15% of the caloric needs can prevent kwashiorkor.

  7. Nutrient - Wikipedia

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    A nutrient is a substance used by an organism to survive, grow and reproduce. The requirement for dietary nutrient intake applies to animals, plants, fungi and protists. Nutrients can be incorporated into cells for metabolic purposes or excreted by cells to create non-cellular structures such as hair, scales, feathers, or exoskeletons.

  8. Can You Feed Your Kids Taller? - AOL

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    A couple of my kids are vertically challenged. My husband and I are of average height, and based on genetics, it is a medically sound assumption our children should follow in suit.

  9. Healthy diet - Wikipedia

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    The requirements for a healthy diet can be met from a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods, although additional sources of vitamin B12 are needed for those following a vegan diet. [4] Various nutrition guides are published by medical and governmental institutions to educate individuals on what they should be eating to be healthy ...