What are macronutrients? micronutrients?

Macronutrients are defined as those nutrients that supply the body with calories (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates).

Micronutrients are those nutrients that the organism needs in smaller amounts than Macronutrients (Vitamins are Minerals in humans and animals and Minerals in plants)

Explanation:

The nutrients are divided into two catogories, which are:

A. Macronuetrients.

B. Micronutrients.

Below you can find the definition of each one of them:

A. Macronutrients are defined as those nutrients that supply the body with calories, that's why the body needs them in large amounts.

There are three Macronutrients. These are:

1. Protein.

2. Fat.

3. Carbohydrates.

B. Micronutrients are defined are those nutrients that the organism needs in smaller amounts than Macronutrients.

In humans and animals Micronutrients are  also known as "Vitamins and Minerals". They are essential to keep us alive, because they mantain the metabolic and physiological function of our organism.

Inr plants, Micronutrients are all minerals and are essential for plant growth.

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answer: 4

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