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Which of the following is an example of a non-essential nutrient?
Which of the following is an example of a non-essential nutrient?
- Protein
- Vitamin C
- Biotin (correct)
- Calcium
What does it mean when a nutrient is classified as essential?
What does it mean when a nutrient is classified as essential?
- It is not important for overall health
- It is only found in specific types of food
- It is needed to perform key functions in the body (correct)
- The body can produce it in sufficient amounts
Which nutrient is synthesized by sunlight?
Which nutrient is synthesized by sunlight?
- Calcium
- Biotin
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin D (correct)
What type of nutrients must be consumed in food?
What type of nutrients must be consumed in food?
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What does the body need more of than others, and is normally provided by a balanced diet?
What does the body need more of than others, and is normally provided by a balanced diet?
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Which of the following is an example of a non-essential nutrient?
Which of the following is an example of a non-essential nutrient?
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What nutrient does the body need to perform key immune functions and repair?
What nutrient does the body need to perform key immune functions and repair?
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Which nutrient is synthesized by sunlight?
Which nutrient is synthesized by sunlight?
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What type of nutrients does the body need more of than others, and is normally provided by a balanced diet?
What type of nutrients does the body need more of than others, and is normally provided by a balanced diet?
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What does it mean when a nutrient is classified as essential?
What does it mean when a nutrient is classified as essential?
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