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Biology

Core Concepts in Nutrition

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The human body requires more than 40 essential nutrients—that the body cannot produce on its own—which must come from food or supplements.

Why this is interesting

You have likely heard that 'you are what you eat,' but have you ever wondered how your body knows what to do with the food you consume? The answer lies in a handful of core concepts that govern nutrition.