Which of the Following Statements About Essential Nutrients Is FALSE

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is FALSE? 

• A) They must be obtained from food. 
• B) They are also called indispensable nutrients. 
• C) They cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body. 
• D) They meet the body's physiological needs. 
• E) There are about 100 nutrients essential for the human body.

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Definitions:

Organic

Organic refers to products or methods that rely on farming without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), or other artificial agents.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for product differentiation and some degree of market power for each firm.

Long Run

A period of time in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to adjust fully to market conditions.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or achievable.