What are the essential amino acids and how does the body get them? Give an example of one of them and how it can be obtained. Briefly discuss why they are important to overall health and the consequences (health disorders) if they are missing from the diet. Why is a protein's structure important? What can happen if there are any changes? Provide an example and cite sources.

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Q: What group of nutrients are called lipids?

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