The nutrients which are required by the body in very small amounts among the following are:

Starch and proteins

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Proteins and fats

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Carbohydrates and fats

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Vitamins and minerals

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Solution

The correct option is D Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients that are needed in small quantities by the body. They do not provide energy but are required to carry out some important functions and reactions in the body. Vitamin deficiency may cause some diseases and overdose also causes diseases.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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