All of the elements and compounds that are eaten and used by the body for some function are called
A) inorganic compounds.
B) organic compounds.
C) nutrients.
D) metabolites.
E) enzymes.

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Nutrients are defined as substances in food that provide energy or serve as building blocks for body structures. This includes both organic and inorganic compounds. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect. Although metabolites are involved in the body's metabolic processes, they are not all consumed through the diet. Enzymes are proteins that function as catalysts for chemical reactions and are not consumed as nutrients.

All of the Elements and Compounds That Are Eaten and Used