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social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > nutrition
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > health and well-being > nutrition
... > social science subjects > sociology > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > child poverty > nutrition
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > child poverty > nutrition
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > child poverty > nutrition
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > child poverty > nutrition
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > school health > special populations and vulnerable youth > child poverty > nutrition
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > poverty > child poverty > nutrition

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nutrition  

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  • Nutrition is the science and/or practice of consuming and using foods. A well-balanced diet consisting of a variety of foods provides essential nutrients including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and many other dietary components such as fibers and phytochemicals to support proper growth and maintain functional health. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Nutrition]

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