NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Question
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Which of these does NOT provide your body with energy?
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protein
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water
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fats
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carbs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Antioxidants are food components that protect cells and reduce your risk of chronic disease; however, they do not provide energy. These nutrients, like selenium, lycopene, vitamin C and beta-carotene, neutralize free radicals that feed on healthy cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -In contrast to carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, micronutrients are not sources of energy (calories), but they assist in the process as cofactors or components of enzymes (i.e., coenzymes).
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