What are nutrients? What happens if you don't get nutrients?

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Free_Kalibri [48]2 years ago

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What are nutrients?--A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

What happens if you don't get nutrients?--A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body doesn't absorb or get from food the necessary amount of a nutrient. Deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems. These can include digestion problems, skin disorders, stunted or defective bone growth, and even dementia.

Temka [501]2 years ago

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A substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.

If you do not gain enough nutrients, a nutritional deficiency occurs (when the body doesn't absorb or get from food the necessary amount of a nutrient). Deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems. These can include digestion problems, skin disorders, stunted or defective bone growth, and even dementia.

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