Question

Nutrients which an animal can synthesize for growth and maintenance are in a category called

Answer 1

Nutrients which an animal can synthesize for growth and maintenance are in a category called non-essential nutrients. Essential nutrients are nutrients that are body cannot make or produce in sufficient quantities; they are therefore obtained through the diet.They include the building blocks of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, certain vitamins, minerals, and water. Non essential nutrients on the other hand are those that can be made by the body. 

Answer 2

Nutrients which an animal can synthesize for growth and maintenance are in a category called non-essential nutrients. Non-essential nutrients have a notable effect on health and they can be synthesized by the body or acquired from sources other than foods. Non-essential nutrients include amino acids (alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid), Vitamins (Biotin, vitamin K and D) and dietary fiber and cholesterol.