Define "Nutrition" Why is nutrition necessary for an organism? - Vidyadip

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Define "Nutrition" Why is nutrition necessary for an organism?

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Nutrition: Nutrition is defined as a process of intake of nutrients (like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins and water) by an organism as well as the utilisation of these nutrients by the organism. Nutrition is necessary for an organism as it provides energy to them from the food they eat.

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