Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
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The proteins are very important in the normal functioning of the body. The proteins are the building blocks of the body and required for growth. In case, the dietary intake of the protein is low, it causes malnutrition and the declination in the functioning of the body.
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