The LPN overhears student nurses studying for their nutrition exam by focusing on the amino acids. The LPN would intervene for which of the following statements?

A. "There are 8 essential amino acids and 12 nonessential acids."
B. "An essential acid is one that the body has to make; it can't be obtained in the diet."
C. "Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins."
D. "Lipids are not amino acids, but they are also needed to support life."


B

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