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macronutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, and your body needs large amounts of them. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients; they are still extremely important to your health, but you only need to consume them in small amounts. There are 13 vitamins and 16 minerals that are considered essential to health, and the majority are absorbed by the intestine as we digest our food.

Food sources and functions of the 13 basic vitamins.

Teen Guides to Health & Wellness: Diets, Cleanses, and Fitness

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