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melina_rosy

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A category of nutrients that assists other nutrients with metabolic functions throughout the body is
 
  a. water.
  b. protein.
  c. vitamins.
  d. minerals.

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Which of the following is true of cholesterol?
 
  A) Cholesterol provides 9 cal/g.
  B) Cholesterol is an essential nutrient because it cannot be synthesized by the body.
  C) Cholesterol in food comes from plants (the good cholesterol) and from animal products (the bad cholesterol).
  D) Cholesterol is used by the body to synthesize bile acids and vitamin D.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
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Vitamins indirectly assist other nutrients through the complete processes of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion. Water provides a fluid medium and a transport system for body processes. Protein makes up many body structures, enzymes, and components of the immune system. Minerals serve structural purposes and are found in body fluids.

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Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 2, 2018
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