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What are macro nutrients? what are micro nutrients?
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What are macro nutrients? what are micro nutrients?
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Macro nutrients :
Macro nutrients are the type of nutrients which are required in large quantities by human body . The macro nutrients are also consist of Carbohydrates, fats , proteins and water . The macro nutrients are also known as
proximate
principles
as they maintain the bulk of the diet.
Micro nutrients :
These are nutrients which are required in small quantity by human body. The micro nutrients consist of vitamins and minerals. The main function of these nutrients is to enable various chemical reactions in the body.
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Difference between
macro
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micro
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Macro Nutrients -
These are required by the body in a large amount.
It consist of proteins, fats , Carbohydrates, water.
The main function of these nutrients is to provide energy to the body for various activities.
Micro
nutrients
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These are required by the body in small amount.
It consist of vitamins and minerals.
The main function of these nutrients is to enable various chemical reactions in the body .
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Macro Nutrients are nutrients that are required in huge amounts by our body for growth, energy and other functions.
Micro Nutrients are the vitamins and minerals required by your body.
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