Bundle: Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies, Loose-leaf Version, 14th + LMS Integrated for MindTap Nutrition, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
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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