Could a human survive on a diet of supplements, without normal meals?

Subject: Could a human survive on a diet of supplements, without normal meals?

Date: Tue Sep 9 05:13:08 2003
Posted by Callen
Grade level: undergrad School: No school entered.
City: No city entered. State/Province: Indiana Country: USA
Area of science: Medicine
ID: 1063102388.Me

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If a human were given a diet consisting of Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, 
Minerals, and Fiber, could they survive, and for how long.  The diet would 
consist of multi-vitamins to provide all necessary vitamins.  The same would 
be done for all other needed intake, thus creating a "pill diet".

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