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Essential nutrients include vitamins, minerals, hormones, essential fatty acids and amino acids that are required to help normal functioning of the body.

These essential nutrients are for the many processes in the body; they help the use carbohydrates, fats and proteins, support the immune system, and a wide variety of necessary body functions.

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