Which of these are NOT considered to be a macronutrient in context to human dietary requirements? Why?
Protiens
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats supply 90% of the dry weight of the diet and 100% of its energy. All three provide energy (measured in calories), but the amount of energy in 1 gram (1/28 ounce) differs:
4 calories in a gram of carbohydrate or protein
9 calories in a gram of fat
These nutrients also differ in how quickly they supply energy. Carbohydrates are the quickest, and fats are the slowest.
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in the intestine, where they are broken down into their basic units:
Carbohydrates into sugars
Proteins into amino acids
Fats into fatty acids and glycerol
The body uses these basic units to build substances it needs for growth, maintenance, and activity (including other carbohydrates, proteins, and
4 calories in a gram of carbohydrate or protein
9 calories in a gram of fat
These nutrients also differ in how quickly they supply energy. Carbohydrates are the quickest, and fats are the slowest.
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in the intestine, where they are broken down into their basic units:
Carbohydrates into sugars
Proteins into amino acids
Fats into fatty acids and glycerol
The body uses these basic units to build substances it needs for growth, maintenance, and activity (including other carbohydrates, proteins, and
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The correct answer is option D-Vitamins
In context to human diet, vitamins are not considered as macro nutrient because they are not required by the body in huge amounts.
Considering their need in low amounts does not make them any less. Our body needs them equally to perform bodily functions.
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