Definition
Adequate nutrition and a well-balanced diet in every phase of life are essential requirements for normal development and growth, health maintenance, and disease prevention, as well as for the recovery from illness or injury. The human organism is a dynamic system, constantly using stored energy to perform physiologic functions such as blood circulation, respiration, immune surveillance and defense against infections, synthesis of proteins, hormones, and neurotransmitters necessary for muscle activity, sensory perception,...
Source: Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders, ©2005 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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