essential dietary component
essential dietary component
Clinical nutritionA required dietary component, without which a deficiency state develops; essential dietary components include water (1–2 litres/day), calories (2000–2800 kcal/day), carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and fibre.
essential dietary component
Essential nutrient Nutrition A required dietary component, without which a deficiency state develops EDCs Water–1-2 L/day, calories–2000 to 3500 kcal/d, carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber. See Essential amino acids, Essential fatty acids, Fiber, Trace minerals, Vitamins.