Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134015187
Author: John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.15UKC
Interpretation Introduction

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Term essential nutrients have to be defined and also how it differs from nonessential nutrients has to be explained.

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  • Essential nutrients are those which cannot be synthesized in the body from other nutrients, so must be included in the diet.
  • Non-essential nutrients are those which can be synthesized in our body or found from alternative sources.

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