Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 6SC
Summary Introduction
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Nutrients are substances present in the food items, which allow the body to build energy, tissues, and further help in the regulation of the body’s
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