Multiple choice

Essential nutrients are those which...

  1. Are synthesized by the body so do not need to be in the diet

  2. Are not synthesized by the body + are not needed in the diet

  3. Are not synthesized by the body so must be eaten in the diet

  4. Are synthesized by the body and must be eaten in the diet
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Essential nutrients are substances that the body cannot synthesize at all, or cannot synthesize in sufficient amounts, making them mandatory components of a healthy diet.

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