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Food supplies both the energy for all of the body’s functions and the building blocks for growth and maintenance. Even in fully grown adults there is a requirement for energy and to build and maintain body components that are being replaced. For example, the human stomach is constantly being lost and replaced. Also, there is increasing evidence that diet plays a major role in our defense against disease, including chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Mental processes and behavioral attitudes appear to be influenced by nutritional status and specific nutrients.
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Potter, N.N., Hotchkiss, J.H. (1995). Nutritive Aspects of Food Constituents. In: Food Science. Food Science Text Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4985-7_4
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