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The body requires energy for its metabolism and the regulation of cell processes. Some substances which the body cannot produce have to be supplemented by food. This includes unsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids and some of the vitamins. The required amount depends on the individual needs and energy metabolism.
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Rusoke-Dierich, O. (2018). Nutrition. In: Diving Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73836-9_20
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