Substances required by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called _______________

nutrients

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carbohydrate

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calorie

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fatty acids

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nutrients

Nutrition is nourishment or energy that is obtained from food consumed or the process of consuming the proper amount of nourishment and energy. An example of nutrition is the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. These nutrients are used for growth, replacement of tissues and for maintenance of metabolism in the body

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