A nutrient that cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities and that must be obtained from food is a/an:
A) organic nutrient.
B) inorganic nutrient.
C) essential nutrient.
D) phytochemical.
E) functional nutrient.

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An essential nutrient is a nutrient that the body cannot produce in sufficient amounts and must be obtained from the diet. Organic and inorganic nutrients refer to the chemical composition of the nutrient, while phytochemicals and functional nutrients refer to specific properties or functions of certain nutrients.

A Nutrient That Cannot Be Made by the Body in Sufficient