This nutrient is used to help make skin, hair, muscle and bones. It helps to maintain and repair cells and tissues, make antibodies and hormones and keep the bodys fluids balanced.

NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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This nutrient is used to help make skin, hair, muscle and bones. It helps to maintain and repair cells and tissues, make antibodies and hormones and keep the body’s fluids balanced.

A	Vitamins
B	Minerals
C	Protein
D	Water

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Protein. Protein is in every living cell in the body. Your body needs protein from the foods you eat to build and maintain bones, muscles, and skin. You get proteins in your diet from meat, dairy products, nuts, and certain grains and beans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Excluding water and fat, the human body is made up almost entirely of protein. Protein is the main component of muscles, bones, organs, skin, and nails. Excluding water, muscles are composed of about 80% protein, making this nutrient especially important for athletes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamins A, E and D; iron; healthy fats; carbohydrates; and protein are especially important for skin, hair and nail health.

Detailed explanation-4: -Protein is a nutrient used to make and repair our body cells (like blood and muscle cells). About 1/2 of your dry body weight is protein.

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