![]() ![]() You may have heard of people “counting their macros” when they’re on certain diets or particularly in the fitness world and each person may even tell you their breakdown is the best. The quantity requirements of each macronutrient are unique to every individual due to dietary practice. Our bodies need these in large amounts for energy. Think BIG-these guys are your major food groups carbohydrates, protein, fats and water. So, where do macro and micronutrients come into all this? Well, these two groups are commonly spoken about by nutritionists and dietitians, who have placed the 6 groups above into two teams. ![]() And like your Friday nights, alcohol can sometimes get thrown into the mix too, as it does provide energy, BUT alcohol doesn’t provide our body with nutrients so – unfortunately – alcohol is not essential! Sounds like a big job to fill right? Well luckily there are six major nutrient groups that are up for the task! These six groups are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Nutrients are the compounds in food and that are essential for life, health, energy, cellular repair, and growth. Either way you’ve probably wondered, what's the difference between macro and micronutrients?īefore we investigate the differences between the two, first we need to understand what a nutrient is. You may have heard both terms thrown around, whether it was at the gym, in a health article or maybe this is the first you’ve heard of them.
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