Nutrients that are deemed to be "essential" are those which Multiple Choice the body is not able to produce. the body is able to produce so no food source is needed. are needed in very low quantities. are essential for muscle development. make up a large proportion of the body.
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What does the term "Essential nutrients" mean, such as essential amino acids or essential fatty acids? Select one: a. Nutrients that some part of the body must have to remain healthy b. Nutrients that an animal must consume; they can't be produced or converted by the body c. Nutrients that provide calories or energy for the body d. Nutrients that are used as medicine as well as food.
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The amino acids that must be consumed in the diet are called essential. Nonessential amino acids a. can be produced by the body. b. are needed only occasionally. c. are stored in the body until needed. d. can be taken in via supplements.
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