Question

Are micronutrients more important than macronutrients?

Answer 1

Macronutrients:

1. Nutrients that provide energy and are required in large quantities.
2. They are required to maintain important bodily functions.
3. Example- Fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

Micronutrients:

1. As the name suggests, they are nutrients that are needed in micro quantities.
2. They play a pivotal role in the metabolic activities of the body
3. Examples of vitamins- C, D, A, B, etc.
4. Examples of minerals are iron, copper, manganese, zinc, etc.
5. Both macro & micro-nutrients are equally important. None is lesser than the other. The only difference lies in the quantity they are needed.