Which of the following essential nutrients provide energy to the diet? water, carbohydrates,lipids & proteins vitamins, lipids & proteins carbohydrates, lipids proteins vitamins, minerals &carbohydrates carbohydrates, lipids alcohol carbohydrates, lipids proteins & alcohol

The correct answer is **carbohydrates, lipids, proteins & alcohol**.<br /><br />While the primary energy sources are carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, alcohol also provides calories (energy) when consumed. Water, vitamins, and minerals are essential nutrients but do not provide energy.<br />