We have two classes of nutrients, which are macro and micro nutrients.
Macronutrients:
Macronutrients are nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts. They include carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water. Macronutrients provide calories (energy) to your body and fuel every cell in your body. These macronutrients come from foods like carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Carbohydrates can be found in fruits, vegetables or grains; proteins are found in meat or dairy products; fats come from oils or nuts.
Origin of carbohydrate:
Origin of fat:
Fats come from animal sources such as meat and dairy products or plant-based oils like olive oil or coconut oil.Origin of protein
Protein comes from both animal sources (meat) and plant-based foods such as legumes (beans).Micronutrients
A micronutrient is an essential nutrient that your body does not make and must get from other sources. Vitamins and minerals are two examples of micronutrients.
Vitamins:
Vitamins are organic compounds needed for the growth, development, and function of all cells in the body. They are usually absorbed through the diet but can also be made by bacteria that live in your intestines when you consume foods containing vitamin precursors (substances that release a single chemical unit).
Minerals:
Minerals are elements found in soil or water that affect our bodies' functions such as blood clotting, muscle contraction and enzyme activity.
Important of macronutrients:
Macronutrients are nutrients that the body needs in large amounts, and include carbohydrates, fats, fiber, minerals, protein and water. These macronutrients serve as the building blocks for our cells and are used to create energy.
Important of micronutrients:
Micronutrients are nutrients that the body needs in small amounts but play a critical role in maintaining good health. Vitamins and minerals fall into this category of micronutrients.
Why we need carbohydrates, fats and proteins every day.
Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are macronutrients you need to eat every day. They're the building blocks of your diet and provide energy for your body to function.
Carbohydrates have a lot of different functions in the body. They're the main source of energy for most cells in our bodies, including our brain cells. Carbohydrates also help build muscle and support other bodily functions that are important for good health, such as digestion and hormone regulation (like insulin).
Fats also serve many important functions in the body—they help keep you warm when it's cold outside, cushion vital organs like your heart and spine so they don't get injured easily during movement or exercise, keep hair healthy by keeping moisture locked into the shafts without weighing down your locks with heavy products like gels or sprays...the list goes on! Fat is an essential nutrient that everyone needs in their diet because it provides certain vitamins (A & E) along with several minerals like iron which helps transport oxygen throughout our bloodstreams.
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle or just be healthier overall, knowing about the different types of nutrients is important. Macronutrients are nutrients that your body needs in large amounts—such as carbohydrates, fats, fiber and water. Micronutrients are essential nutrients that your body does not make and must get from other sources—like vitamins and minerals.