The academy of nutrition and dietetics has determined that the most desired diet for weight loss is a

Adequate amount of  macronutrients and Micronutrients 

Micronutrients are also known to be essential to the body but small amount. Vitamins and minerals can be refers to micronutrients, however,  body needs 28 essential micronutrients to survive. Macronutrients are known to be nutrients that usually give the body its energy in other to perform essential functions. Thus, the three macronutrients were proteins, carbohydrates and fats and each nutrients enable the body to perform essential functions like thinking, walking and converting food into energy for growth and repairing worn out tissue.

Adequate amount of micro and macronutrients

Supplying the body with adequate amounts of proper macronutrients and micronutrients is the most desired diet for weight loss. The macronutrients are carbohydrates, fat, and protein. These nutrients provide fuel, the body’s building blocks, and the various molecules such as hormones the body needs. The micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, trace elements, phytochemicals, and antioxidants essential for good health.