Which of the following is characteristic of an essential nutrient?

a) Cannot be found in food
b) Cannot be degraded by the body
c) Cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body
d) Cannot be used to synthesize other compounds in the body


Ans: c) Cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body

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