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Nutrition
Although more and more people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance
of good nutrition, the science of nutrition is really in its infancy -remember,
the first vitamin was only isolated seventy five years ago. Perhaps the
very fact that it is such a comparatively young science is the reason
why nutrition and the study of vitamins in particular is
such a controversial area.
Controversy is not confined to scientists, however. Lay people have very
strong opinions too. And sometimes they can sound very authoritative without
even knowing the facts.
The word nutrition comes from the Latin nutrire meaning to nourish. Nutrients,
therefore, are the various factors in the make-up of food which "nourish"
our bodies and promote growth and good health.
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