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Food Requirements and Essential Nutrients

Amino Acids

Amino Acids

There are 20 known amino acids. Animals can make only 11, so the others must be obtained through the diet. Meats are the best source of amino acids, although some amino acids can also be obtained from vegetables and grains.

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