WHAT IS MACRO AND MICRO NUTRIENTS ? WRITE ITS SOURCE AND FUNCTION?

Macronutrients

1. Carbohydrates

• Sources: Bread, rice, pasta, fruits, vegetables, and grains.
• Function: Provide energy. They are the body's main source of fuel and are necessary for physical activity, brain function, and operation of the organs.

2. Proteins

• Sources: Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, legumes, and nuts.
• Function: Help build and repair tissues, make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. They are an essential building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

3. Fats

• Sources: Butter, oils, nuts, seeds, avocados, and fatty fish.
• Function: Store energy, insulate us, and protect our vital organs. They help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K).

Micronutrients

1. Vitamins

• Sources:
  • Vitamin A: Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach.
  • Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers.
  • Vitamin D: Sunlight, fortified milk, fish oils.
• Function:
  • Vitamin A: Important for vision, immune function, and skin health.
  • Vitamin C: Important for the growth and repair of tissues, immune system function.
  • Vitamin D: Helps with calcium absorption, bone health, and immune function.

2. Minerals

• Sources:
  • Calcium: Milk, cheese, yogurt, leafy green vegetables.
  • Iron: Red meat, beans, lentils, fortified cereals.
  • Potassium: Bananas, oranges, potatoes.
• Function:
  • Calcium: Essential for bone and teeth formation, muscle function.
  • Iron: Necessary for the formation of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood.
  • Potassium: Helps with muscle function, nerve signals, and fluid balance.