The major nutrients of our food are ___ .

Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Fats

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the above

Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are the major nutrients and are required in large amount. They are also called as macronutrients. Macronutrients provide the bulk energy an organism's metabolic system needs to function while micronutrients provide the necessary cofactors for metabolism to be carried out.

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