EBK BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9780134819075
Author: Maier
Publisher: PEARSON CUSTOM PUB.(CONSIGNMENT)
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Chapter 3, Problem 1AAATB
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The dietary approach that would help a girl to be a vegetarian, whereas not consuming the protein shakes.
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Nutrients can be defined as a substance which gives nourishment that is important for the maintenance of life and for growth and development. There are two major types of nutrients: micronutrients and macronutrients. The three chief classes of macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
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