NUTRITION
NUTRITION VITAMINS
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Question
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What is the chemical substance obtained from food and used in the body to provide energy, structuralmaterial, and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance, and repair of the body’s tissues?
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food
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vitamin
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nutrient
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mineral
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nutrient. Nutrients are chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health. Examples include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
Detailed explanation-2: -The body can use sugar, amino acids, and fatty acids as energy sources when needed. These compounds are absorbed into the blood, which carries them to the cells. After they enter the cells, other enzymes act to speed up or regulate the chemical reactions involved with “metabolizing” these compounds.
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