Macro- and Micronutrients and their impact on our health and well-being.

 

Macro-nutrients-- Needed in large quantities

Sources of macro-nutrients                                    

• Carbohydrates 

1. Sugar
2. Starch 
3. Glycogen
4. Fiber

• Proteins

1. Collagen
2. Insulin
3. Enzymes
4. Hemmoglobin

• Fats/Lipids

1. Triglycerides
2. Saturated Fats
3. Unsaturated Fats
4. Phospholipids and Strerols 

Macro-nutrients are needed for the body to have energy to maintain the basic functions of the body. These nutrients are ingested in the body from the food that is eaten. When these nutrients are consumed in excess chronic diseases can cripple the body.

What-are-macronutrients?         

Sources of Micro-nutrients

• Vitamins

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin D
3. Vitamin E
4. Vitamin K
5. B Vitamins
6. Vitamin C

• Major Minerals

1. Calcium
2. Phosphorus
3. Magnesium
4. Sodium
5. Potassium

• Trace Minerals

1. Iodine
2. Iron
3. Zinc
4. Selenium
5. Fluoride
6. Chromium
7. Copper

Many of the Vitamins and Minerals the body needs is also provide through nutrition. Without the proper amounts of these nutrients deficiencies can take place and this is also true for excessive amounts can be toxic to the body.

What-are-micronutrients?