In nutrition, the word essential means:
a. necessary for good health and proper functioning of the body.
b. a necessary nutrient that can be obtained only from the diet.
c. that the body can manufacture the nutrient from raw materials.
d. compounds the body can make for itself
e. a necessary nutrient that cannot be obtained from the diet.
b
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a. applesauce. b. caffeine. c. sugar-free candy. d. grapes.