A nutrient the body needs in large amounts to supply energy and support growth, comprising carbohydrate, protein and fat. Dietary guidance debates have centered repeatedly on the balance among the three that best supports population health.
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First Described Year First Described EraFirst recorded in 1942, per the Merriam-Webster dictionary entry First Known Use field. 1 Concept Class Connections
Associated With
Caloric intake is the direct sum of macronutrient consumption, mechanistically linking the two concepts.
Source United States National Institutes of Health Official Site
Micronutrient, Concepts Paired classification: nutrients needed in large amounts versus small amounts.
Source United States National Institutes of Health Official Site
In Branch
Source United States National Institutes of Health Official Site
Sources
1. Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster, IncorporatedFirst Known Use sectionQuote, First Known Use section
1942, in the meaning defined above
2. United States National Institutes of Health Official Site
US National Institutes of HealthNIH News in Health, Breaking Down Food, August 2023
Food provides energy and nutrients that are essential for your health. These include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats (called macronutrients), and vitamins and minerals (called micronutrients). Having a balanced diet helps ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs.
- Associated With: Micronutrient
- In Branch: Nutrition Science
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