Question

What is macronutrient and micronutrient?

Answer 1

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Micronutrients are essential elements required by organisms in varying quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions to maintain health.[1][2] Micronutrient requirements differ between organisms; for example, humans and other animals require numerous vitamins and dietary minerals,[3] whereas plants require specific minerals.[4][5] For human nutrition, micronutrient requirements are in amounts generally less than 100 milligrams per day, whereas macronutrients are required in gram quantities daily.

The minerals for humans and other animals include 13 elements that originate from Earth's soil and are not synthesized by living organisms, such as calcium and iron.[6][7] Micronutrient requirements for animals also include vitamins, which are organic compounds required in microgram or milligram amounts.[7][8] Since plants are the primary origin of nutrients for humans and animals, some micronutrients may be in low levels and deficiencies can occur when dietary intake is insufficient, as occurs in malnutrition, implying the need for initiatives to deter inadequate micronutrient supply in plant foods.[4]

Answer 2

MACRO-NUTRIENTS

• 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.
• Six nutrients are required in large quantities, so they are called macro-nutrients.

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MICRO-NUTRIENTS

• The plant-based nutrients which are required in very small quantities and are mainly responsible for repairing damages 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.
• 7 nutrients are used by plants in small quantities hence they are termed as the micro-nutrients.