Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 47.3, Problem 6LO
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To summarize: The nutritional requirement for dietary carbohydrate, lipids, and proteins, and trace the fate of glucose, lipids, and amino acids after their absorption.

Introduction: Nutrient is an essential requirement of the body to perform normal physiological functioning by providing energy, regulating cell metabolism and by promoting growth and development. Nutrients can be classified into two types: macronutrients such as protein, fat and carbohydrate, which is required by the body in large amount and the other is micronutrients such as minerals and vitamins which are required in trace amounts.

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