Nutritional elements that help replace and repair worn-out tissue are

proteins
fats
vitamins
carbohydrates


proteins

Rationale: Carbohydrates and fats are nutrients that provide energy, but they are not the basic building blocks for repairing/replacing tissue. Vitamins are important to maintain tissue.

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