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Classify each nutrient as a macronutrient or a micronutrient.

Carbohydrate

Phosphorus

Vitamin A

Protein

Sodium

Fat

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Classification of nutrient is as below


macro nutrient

  1. Carbohydrate
  2. protein
  3. fat

Micro nutrient

  1. Phosphorus
  2. Vitamin A
  3. Sodium

Step-by-step explanation

Macro nutrient are nutrient that are require in large amount by the body. example of macro nutrient include;

  • carbohydrate
  • protein
  • fiber
  • fat\
  • water
  • antioxidant

Micro nutrient are nutrient are nutrient that are required in small amount by the body. Examples of micro nutrients includes;

  • vitamin such as vitamin A,B2 B12, C, D and E
  • minerals such as sodium
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