If a toddler’s only source of a nutrient is from food but an adult can make the nutrient in an amount sufficient to meet his needs, the nutrient is considered to be _____.
A)nonessential
B)essential
C)conditionally essential
D)partially essential

Question

If a toddler’s only source of a nutrient is from food but an adult can make the nutrient in an amount sufficient to meet his needs, the nutrient is considered to be  _____.
A)nonessential
B)essential
C)conditionally essential
D)partially essential

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The nutrient is considered conditionally essential because it is essential for the toddler who cannot synthesize it, but nonessential for the adult who can produce enough to meet their needs.

If a Toddler’s Only Source of a Nutrient Is from Food