ASSIGNMENT 1. What is the difference between food and diet? 5 marks
2. Differentiate between malnutrition and hunger. 6 marks
3. Is it possible to be over-nourished and under-nourished at the same time? Briefly explain. 5 marks
4. List and briefly explain the categorical elements of food security. 8 marks
5. Dan consumed a plate of food that contained 345g of carbohydrate, 80 g of protein and 45g of fat. He also drank a glass of drink that contained 12g of alcohol. Calculate the total caloric content of the food and drink. 6 marks (show calculations). PLEASE HELP ME OUT ITS URGENT!!

Food refers to any nutritious substance whereas diet refers to the food eaten by organisms daily.

Explanation:

1. Food refers to any nutritious substance that an organisms eat in order to survive and maintain growth whereas diet refers to the sum of food that is consumed by an organism.

2. Malnutrition refers to a condition that occurs from eating a diet which does not supply a healthy amount of nutrients to our body whereas hunger refers to a feeling of discomfort that is caused by lack of food.

3. No, it is not possible to be over-nourished and under-nourished at the same time because a person can attain one condition at a time whether he can be over-nourished or under-nourished.

4. The three elements of food security are availability, access and consumption of food. Availability of food means having sufficient quantities of nutritive food available to a person, access means having sufficient resources to have access to the food and consumption means having taking sufficient amount of nutrients and the ability to absorb and use nutrients in the body.

5. 2,110 calories are taken by consuming 345g of carbohydrate, 80 g of protein, 45g of fat and 12g of alcohol.

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