HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Two or more words can be joined using hyphens to create a new word with a new meaning. Typically, these words are compound adjectives, meaning that two or more adjectives are describing the same noun. Hyphenated compound adjectives come before the noun in the sentence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of hyphenated compound words father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a temporary compound that is used as an adjective before a noun, use a hyphen if the term can be misread or if the term expresses a single thought (i.e., all words together modify the noun).

Detailed explanation-4: -They normally have two parts. The first part tells us what kind of object or person it is, or what its purpose is. The second part identifies the object or person in question. Compound nouns often have a meaning that is different, or more specific, than the two separate words.

Detailed explanation-5: -Some examples include: Empty + handed = Empty-handed, which means to have nothing in your hands. Mother + in + law = Mother-in-law, who is the mother of your spouse. Merry + go + round = Merry-go-round, which is another word for a carousel.