Consume
Consume
Consume (/kənˈsjuːm/), from the Latin consumere meaning "to use up, eat, waste", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It is often used to describe the act of eating or drinking, but can also refer to the body's use of nutrients or the process of a disease consuming health and vitality.
In Nutrition
In the field of Nutrition, to consume refers to the act of eating or drinking nutrients. This is a vital process for the body, as it is through consumption that we obtain the nutrients necessary for growth, repair, and maintenance of the body's systems.
In Pathology
In Pathology, the term consume can be used to describe the process by which a disease or condition uses up the body's resources, leading to a decline in health. For example, cancerous cells consume nutrients at a faster rate than normal cells, which can lead to weight loss and malnutrition.
Related Terms
- Consumption: A term that can refer to the act of eating, the use of resources, or a historical term for tuberculosis.
- Consumer Health: A field of study focusing on the choices individuals make in regards to their health, including what they choose to consume.
- Caloric Intake: The number of calories a person consumes in a day.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consume
- Wikipedia's article - Consume
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