Question

Hey guys ❣️... can anyone differentiate between micro and macro nutrients with example ????​

Answer 1

Answer:

Micronutrients are the ones we need in small amounts, like vitamins and minerals." He says macronutrients are foods we measure and eat in grams because our bodies need a lot of them, while micronutrients are often measures in micro- or milligrams, because our bodies don't need quite as much.

Answer 2

ANSWER -:

Micronutrients-:

They are the plant nutrients which are required in very small quantities and are mainly responsible for repairing damaged tissues in order to control body process disease, prevention of infectious diseases by fighting against the disease-causing agents including bacteria, virus, fungi, etc. Micronutrients include calcium, iron, vitamins, iron, minerals and vitamin C.

Macronutrients-"

They are the plant nutrients which are required in large quantities and are specially meant for providing energy and for supporting the metabolic system and growth of the body. Macronutrients include fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

More information regarding the difference between macro and micronutrients are provided below.

Difference between Micronutrients and Macronutrients

Micronutrients

Macronutrients

Required in minute quantities.

Required in large quantities.

Play a pivotal role in disease prevention.

Play a pivotal role in providing energy.

Deficiency of micronutrients can cause Anaemia, Scurvy, Goitre, etc.

Deficiency of macronutrients can cause protein-energy malnutrition, Kwashiorkor, marasmus, etc.

Excessive intake of Vitamins harms the liver, mild nerve damage, etc.

Excessive intake of macronutrients results in cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, etc.

Antioxidants, Minerals, and Vitamins are examples of macronutrients.

Proteins, fiber, carbohydrates, and fats are examples of micronutrients.

Micronutrients are mainly obtained from vegetables, fruits, cashews, eggs, all dairy products, etc.

Macronutrients are mainly obtained from legumes, beans, pulses, soy, tofu, cereals, potatoes, fish as nuts, oilseeds, milk, cheese, etc.

Their concentration is less than 1mg/gm.

Their concentration is equal to 1 mg or 1000 microgram.

Are found in a minute quantity in plants products.

Are found abundantly in all plants products.

They are trace elements.

They are major elements.

All micronutrients are minerals.

Includes both minerals and non-minerals