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What discipline does nutrition belong to?
Nutrition is a subject that studies the relationship between body and food.

The origin of modern nutrition began with the discovery of carbohydrates in 1900, and gradually became a professional discipline.

China's diet culture, traditional Chinese medicine culture and health preservation are the ancestors of modern nutrition. Nutrition has a far-reaching impact on society, industry, health and policy. The United States is the representative of decomposed nutrition, China is the representative of holistic nutrition, and both of them have their own characteristics.