In short:

• Macronutrients = Energy and growth.
• Micronutrients = Health and maintenance.

Macronutrients (Big Nutrients)

Macronutrients are the main types of food your body needs in large amounts for energy and growth. There are three types:

1. Carbohydrates: Give you quick energy (found in foods like bread, rice, and fruits).
2. Proteins: Help build and repair muscles (found in foods like beans, tofu, and yogurt).
3. Fats: Provide long-lasting energy and support your brain (found in foods like nuts, avocados, and olive oil).

Think of macronutrients as the fuel your body needs to function every day.

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Micronutrients (Small Nutrients)

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that your body needs in tiny amounts to stay healthy. Examples include:

• Vitamin C (helps your immune system; found in oranges).
• Iron (helps your blood carry oxygen; found in spinach).

These are like the tools that keep your body running smoothly, even though you don’t need much of them.

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What is a Calorie Deficit?

A calorie deficit means eating fewer calories than your body uses.

• Calories are the energy from food that your body uses to move, breathe, and function.
• To lose weight, your body needs to burn more calories than you eat.