Which of the following describe a conditionally essential nutrient?
A)A nutrient that is normally nonessential,but becomes essential under certain conditions.
B)A nutrient that may be made in the body,but in amounts that are inadequate.
C)A nutrient that becomes essential due to a metabolic disorder or serious disease (e.g.kidney or liver disease).
D)All of the choices are correct.

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All of the choices describe scenarios where a nutrient, typically nonessential, becomes essential under specific conditions such as stress, disease, or inadequate synthesis in the body, fitting the definition of a conditionally essential nutrient.

Which of the Following Describe a Conditionally Essential Nutrient