NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Question
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Which of the following TWO statements define a macro and micro nutrient?
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A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large amounts
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A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small amounts
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A micro nutrient is a nutrient need in small amounts
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A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large amounts
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Micronutrients, often referred to as vitamins and minerals, are vital to healthy development, disease prevention, and wellbeing. With the exception of vitamin D, micronutrients are not produced in the body and must be derived from the diet1.
Detailed explanation-2: -Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts. However, their impact on a body’s health are critical, and deficiency in any of them can cause severe and even life-threatening conditions.
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