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What exactly are nutrients and why are they important?
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Nutrients: Nutrients is a broad spectrum definition of body's building blocks. Of those, the most important are proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Others, not less importants, are vitamins and minerals. Without those, your body systems will not function properly, leading to the state of disease and potentially death.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Growth & maintenance: anything which provide nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life. Proteins, carbohydrates and fats are large quantity building blocks for energy, vitamins and minerals in small doses, Omega-3 fatty acids
Answered 11/6/2018
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