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Fluoride, selenium, sodium, iodine, copper and zinc are not macronutrients
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Differentiate micro-nutrients and macro-nutrients?
A micro-nutrient is a nutrient that is necessary for proper function but you only need in small quantities. For example iodine or zinc. A macro-nutrient is something you need in mass quantities. For example, glucose or proteins.
What are the three major nutrient classes aka macronutrients?
The 3 macro-nutrients are fat, carbohdrates, and protein. Alcohol is also a macro-nutrient.
What type of essential nutrients are in protein?
Protein is an essential nutrient, made up of any one or more of 20 amino acids depending on where this protein source comes from. Protein is considered a macro-nutrient.
Why is water not considered as a nutrient?
Water is not considered a nutrient even though it contains nutrients because it is considered a transporter of nutrients. It transports the nutrients throughout the body.
Is oxygen a primary macro nutrient or secondary?
Oxygen is not considered a primary or secondary macronutrient. It is a non-mineral nutrient.
Is vitamin a micro nutrient?
Vitamin C is a micro-nutrient. Macro nutrients are fat, carbohydrates, protein, and alcohol. They all contain caloires. Micro-nutrients are vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C.
Is sodium a micro nutrient or a macro nutrient?
Yes
Is vitamin c a micro nutrient or macro nutrient?
Macro nutrient because it's essential for the growth of the bacteria!
Is phosphorous a micro-nutrient or macro-nutrient?
Phosphorous is a macronutrient.
Are oats micro are macro nutrients?
Macro
Is phosphorous a macro nutrient?
Phosphorous is a macronutrient.
Is water a micro or macro nutrient?
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