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folubunmi

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Which statement about essential nutrients is false?
 a. There are about 40 nutrients known to be essential.
  b. Essential nutrients must be obtained from food.
  c. All nutrients are important for life and therefore essential.
  d. Some nutrients in foods are considered nonessential.

Question 2

AIDS-related wasting is similar to _______________, which is commonly seen in cancer patients.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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sierrahalpin

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

cachexia


folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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