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Protective nutrients in a Balanced diet are

  1. A
    Fat
  2. B
    Protein
  3. C
    Vitamins and minerals
  4. D
    Carbohydrate

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Based on their functional roles in human nutrition, nutrients are classified as:Energy-yielding nutrients: Carbohydrates and Fats.Body-building nutrients: Proteins.Protective nutrients: Vitamins and minerals, which protect the body against infections and metabolic diseases while regulating normal physiological functions.

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Protective nutrients in a Balanced diet are
A
Fat
B
Protein
C
Vitamins and minerals
D
Carbohydrate

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