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Micronutrients vs Macronutrients

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We need two types of nutrients for our survival: micronutrients and macronutrients. The nutrient division of micronutrients vs. macronutrients is based on the quantity the body’s needs. We need micronutrients in small amounts and macronutrients in large amounts. Micronutrients Micronutrients are nutrients that the human body needs in minute amounts. Although only required in small […]

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Macronutrients and Micronutrients

Macronutrients – The Body’s Energy Supply In this description, macronutrients supply energy, measured in calories, 55% to 60% from carbohydrates, 25% to 30% from fats, and 5% to 10% from proteins. When one talks about a normal metabolic rate—being, on average, 25 to 30 kilocalories per kilogram of body weight per day (25-30 kcal/kg/d)—one is