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Everybody has heard the lectures about how we all need to “eat better.” But what does that mean? Before we can get into complicated stuff like weight management or particular types of diets, we need to look at how nutrition works at the most basic level. So let’s look at some key questions and answers about the components of a healthy diet. What Are Macronutrients and Micronutrients? Things we eat and drink contain nutrients , which are substances we need to live and grow. They’re divided into two broad categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. You probably know that macro refers to bigger things and micro to smaller ones, but it’s important to understand that in the context of nutrition, macro and micro don’t refer to nutrient size or importance. Instead, the names refer to the amounts that your body needs. The three main The Basics of Food and Nutrition

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