Topic 1.5

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Optimal nutrition

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Achieving the most appropriate nutrient intake for health.

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Physiological factors

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Factors related to the body's physical needs and conditions.

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Social factors

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Influences from society and cultural pressures.

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Economic factors

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Financial considerations affecting food choices.

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Optimal

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Means the best or most favorable.

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Nutrient requirement

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The amount of nutrients needed for growth and well-being.

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Food intake

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The consumption of food.

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Absorption

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The process by which nutrients are taken into the body.

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Growth

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A factor influenced by nutrient requirement.

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Cultural pressures

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Influences from cultural norms and practices.