Difference between Micronutrients and Macronutrients

Macronutrients and Micronutrients
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Macronutrients and Micronutrients
Macronutrients refer to the nutrients needed in the body in relatively larger amounts (Whitney & Rolfes, 2018). These nutrients are carbohydrates, protein, and lipids. On the other hand, micronutrients refer to the nutrients that the body needs in relatively smaller amounts. Micronutrients refer to vitamins and minerals. These two groups of nutrients are essential for optimal body maintenance both at rest and during exercise. During rest, macronutrients are essential to the body for the maintenance of the basal metabolic rate. These nutrients provide the body with the energy needed to power basal metabolic rate, help prevent illnesses, and allow maintenance of homeostasis in the body. On the other hand, micronutrients are ...