Nutrients that do not yield energy include
a. minerals, vitamins, and water.
b. protein, water, and vitamins.
c. water, vitamins, and carbohydrates.
d. minerals, vitamins, and protein.
A
Minerals, vitamins, and water are all nutrients that do not yield energy. Protein and carbohy-drates both yield energy; each provides 4 kcals per gram.
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