If a pill was formulated that contains carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals could we survive on a diet containing this pill and water alone and would we be healthy in the long term? (Please assume these macronutrients are supplying us the calories we need). Please cite at least one reference (retrieved from an EU on-line data base) in your initial response.
a. Yes, we could survive and be healthy in the long term.
b. No, we could survive but would not be healthy in the long term.
c. Yes, we could survive in the short term, but not in the long term.
d. No, we could not survive or be healthy in the long term.