Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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To examine: Whether the statement “nutrients are classified into five basic groups: carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and water” is true or false.
Introduction: Chemical substances that are present in the foods that are consumed by the humans for proper growth, health, and development are called as nutrients and are classified into six groups.
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