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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Macronutrients

Macronutrients
                            You know that nutrients are essential constituents of food that must be supplied to the body in suitable amounts. There are around 40 essential nutrients which (based on their chemical structure and properties) are placed in five categories. These are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Water has the unique status of a food as well as that of macronutrient.

Nutrients required by Body
            Macronutrients
Micronutrients
 Proteins
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Essential Fatty Acids

Dietary Fiber

Water


What Macronutrients Do?
Macronutrients Are Essential for Good Health: Macronutrients are nutrients that Provide calories or energy needed for growth, support of the protein absorption, metabolism, and for other body functions. Since “macro” means large, macronutrients are nutrients needed in large amounts.

Functions of Macronutrients
Ø  They assist in breaking down carbohydrates and fats, which provide energy to the body.
Ø  They assist in the absorption of protein, which provides the building blocks necessary for cell growth and repair.
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  1. pramod brahmankarJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    You know that nutrients are essential constituents of food that must be supplied to the body in suitable amounts.

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