Question

What is difference between micronutrients and macronutrients??​

Answer 1

Macronutrients:-

The plant-based nutrients which are essential in large quantities as our body cannot produce by its self. These macro-nutrients providing energy and supports the different metabolic system, growth, and development of the body. Macro-nutrients include fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.

Micronutrients:-

The plant-based nutrients which are required in very small quantities and are mainly responsible for repairing damaged cell and tissues, prevention of infectious diseases by fighting against the disease-causing pathogens including bacteria, virus, fungi, etc. Micro-nutrients include calcium, iron, vitamins, iron, minerals and vitamin C.

Answer 2

Micronutrients are essential nutrient elements needed in small amounts by the body for example vitamins ,zinc,cobalt selenium and molybdenum

Macronutrients are the nutrients that are needed in a daily basis in large amounts as they are used by the body regularly for example fats,proteins,carbohydrates

So macronutrients are needed in large amounts while micro in small amounts