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  2. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    Therefore, undernutrition can result in an accumulation of afflictions and health deficiencies which results in less productivity individually and as a community. [ 2 ] Many children are born with the inherent disadvantage of low birth weight , often caused by intrauterine growth restriction and poor maternal nutrition, which results in ...

  3. Nutritional science - Wikipedia

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    Nutritional science is often combined with food science (nutrition and food science). Trophology is a term used globally for nutritional science in other languages, in English the term is dated. Today, it is partly still used for the approach of food combining that advocates specific combinations (or advises against certain combinations) of food.

  4. Nutrition - Wikipedia

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    Nutrition is the biochemical and physiological process by which an organism uses food to support its life. It provides organisms with nutrients, which can be metabolized to create energy and chemical structures. Failure to obtain the required amount of nutrients causes malnutrition.

  5. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Wikipedia

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    The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) framework, is a series of narrative statements that, along with résumés, determines who the best applicants are when several candidates qualify for a job. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary for the successful performance of a position are contained on each job vacancy announcement. [1]

  6. Physical fitness - Wikipedia

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    Physical fitness is achieved through exercise, among other factors.Photo shows Rich Froning Jr., four-time winner of "Fittest Man on Earth" title.. Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities.

  7. Nutrition and cognition - Wikipedia

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    As a result, early diagnosis is important or else irreversible damage may occur. [28] People who become demented usually show little to no cognitive improvement with the administration of B 12 . There is risk that folic acid administered to those with B 12 deficiency may mask anemic symptoms without solving the issue at hand.

  8. Malnutrition - Wikipedia

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    Malnutrition occurs when an organism gets too few or too many nutrients, resulting in health problems. [11] [12] Specifically, it is a deficiency, excess, or imbalance of energy, protein and other nutrients which adversely affects the body's tissues and form.

  9. Effect of health on intelligence - Wikipedia

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    Health effects on intelligence have been described as being among the most important factors in the origins of human group differences in IQ test scores and other measures of cognitive ability. [1] Several factors can lead to significant cognitive impairment, particularly if they occur during pregnancy and childhood when the brain is growing ...