Why is knowledge of food composition useful for a dietitian?
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Correct answer: To estimate the energy and nutrients in food
Food-composition knowledge tells a dietitian the amounts of energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and sometimes sodium or sugar in foods. This information is needed to compare intake with requirements, calculate portions, substitute foods, and prepare safe, balanced, disease-appropriate diet plans.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
To estimate the energy and nutrients in food
Why is this the correct answer?
Food-composition knowledge tells a dietitian the amounts of energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and sometimes sodium or sugar in foods. This information is needed to compare intake with requirements, calculate portions, substitute foods, and prepare safe, balanced, disease-appropriate diet plans.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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