Question

which of the following statements about essential nutrients is false?
there are about 100 nutrients essential for the human body.
they must be obtained from food.
they cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body.
they are also called indispensable nutrients.

Explanation:

Essential nutrients are those that cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body and must be obtained from food, and are also called indispensable nutrients. There are not about 100 essential nutrients for the human body.

Answer:

A. There are about 100 nutrients essential for the human body.