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Diet and Nutrition MODULE-3
Holistic Health
Both nutrients are needed and equally help in maintaning better health. Each
nutrient has important role in our body, but in a differently all manner.

Type of the Nutrients

Macronutrients Micronutrients
Note

Carbohydrates Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water
Fats

Fat-soluble Water-soluble
vitamins vitamins

Let us discuss, in detail, about the nutrients.

10.2.3 Macronutrients
Macronutrients are main source of energy for our body. They are available in
big amount in the food and are also needed by the body in larger quantity.

Carbohydrates, fat and proteins are known macronutrients.

Macronutrients

Carbs Proteins Fats

Now, we will study each nutrient in detail.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are found in a wide variety of foods. Carbohydrates are treated
as the body’s major source of energy. Its unit of measurement is kilo calories.
Carbohydrates rich foods are easily available and consumed by all. The

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