Besides the Three Basic Types of Food,good Nutrition Requires

Question

Besides the three basic types of food,good nutrition requires
A) vitamins
B) amino acids
C) minerals
D) both a and c above

Accepted Answer

Good nutrition requires not only the three basic types of food, but also vitamins and minerals. Amino acids are important for building proteins, but they are already included in the three basic food types (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes both vitamins and minerals.