Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To examine: Whether the statement “The word nonessential, as in nonessential nutrient, means that the nutrient is not required for growth and health” is true or false.
Introduction: Cholesterol and glucose are nonessential nutrients. Nonessential nutrients are present in food and consumed by the body, they do not have any important role in the daily diet. Excess amount of nonessential nutrients can affect the body and can lead to health problems.
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