Question

What are macronutrient and micronutrient?

Plz its urgent

Answer 1

Micronutrients are not needed in the same quantities as macros, however are still equally as important. Micronutrients work in tandem with macronutrients to keep the body functioning and are crucial in order to maintain energy levels, metabolism, cellular function, and physical and mental wellbeing.

Answer 2

noun

plural noun: micronutrients

a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms.

nounBIOLOGY

plural noun: macronutrients

a substance required in relatively large amounts by living organisms, in particular.

a type of food (e.g., fat, protein, carbohydrate) required in large amounts in the human diet.

a chemical element (e.g., potassium, magnesium, calcium) required in large amounts for plant growth and development.

As noted, nutrients are divided into two broad categories namely macronutrients and micronutrients. ... The major difference between the two is that they macronutrients are required in large quantities in the body while micronutrients are required in small quantities.