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The nutrient that is needed for growth and body building.

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Proper nutrient is a key component for good health and physical fitness. Protein is a major structural component of all body tissues and is required for all tissue growth, repair and body building whereas carbohydrate is an energy source in the body. The body will use protein for energy when calorie or carbohydrate intake is inadequate.

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