A Nutrient Needed by the Body and That Must Be

question 101

Multiple Choice

A nutrient needed by the body and that must be supplied by foods is termed a(n)

• A)neutraceutical.
• B)metabolic unit.
• C)organic nutrient.
• D)essential nutrient.

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Definitions:

Macr/o

A prefix in medical terminology indicating large or long.

Pyr/o

A combining form relating to fire or heat, often used in medical terminology.

-al

A suffix meaning pertaining to, commonly used in the formation of adjectives from nouns.

-graphy

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a process of recording or visualizing, usually with specialized equipment or techniques.