The nurse is educating a group of high school students regarding nutrition. How should the nurse respond when the students ask what occurs when protein, mineral, iron, and fat combine?
a. Body processes are regulated
b. Energy is provided
c. Tissue is built and repaired
d. Body function is restored
ANS: C
Many nutrients are necessary to build and repair tissue, including protein, minerals, iron, and fat.
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