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At its core, nutrition is the science of food.

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allied health profession— a field comprising health care professionals, including physical therapists, dental hygienists, athletic trainers, and audiologists, that uses scientific principles to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of diseases, as well as promoting overall wellness and disease prevention. biology— the behavior of a group of organisms in a human body. compliant— willing to obey the rules. Dietitian Nutritionist— a professional who is an expert in nutrition and the reg- ulation of a person’s diet. licensure— the regulation of licenses to practice, especially in a medical field. metabolism— the chemical process of breaking down food in order to sustain life. nutrition— the branch of science that deals with the way humans eat and digest food.