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I. Reasons to study Nutrition

To  avoid disease To achieve/maintain optimal health Unusual circumstances     Previous Page Next Page

To achieve/maintain optimal health

Greater longevity may be possible by optimizing the diet.

Some dietary components may have protective effects (e.g.,antioxidants, dietary fiber). Some of these substances aren't strictly nutrients -- we'll define the term formally below -- but they occur in the diet.

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