NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.
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A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.
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A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.
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A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Macronutrients are the nutrients your body needs in larger amounts, namely carbohydrates, protein, and fat. These provide your body with energy, or calories. Micronutrients are the nutrients your body needs in smaller amounts, which are commonly referred to as vitamins and minerals.
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.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.