Question

Define and discuss the difference between micronutrients and macronutrients. Also, discuss their importance in the body at rest and during exercise.

Answer 1

Answer:

Macronutrients are simply nutrients the body needs in a very high amount e.g Carbohydrate.

MicroNutrients are simply nutrients the body needs but in little amount e.g  Minerals.

Explanation:

So for further breakdown:

What are nutrients? Nutrients are essential elements that nourish the body in different capacities. We as humans get most of out nutrients from the food and water we ingest.

Now about Macro Nutrients: From the prefix "Macro" which means large, we can infer that macro nutrients are elements need by the body for the fundamental processes of the body, deficiency in this nutrients are very easy to spot. Examples are: Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats amd Water.

Micro Nutrients: In relation to macro nutrients this are elements that the body needs but are not needed in Large quantities. They mostly work like supporting nutrients. Most chemical activities like reaction that occur in the body are a function of micro nutrients. Defiencies in micrp nutrients may take some time to spot e.g Minerals and Vitamins

In regards to exercise: Macro nutrients are the essential ones here since they are the ones that generate energy. PS: micro nutrients dont generate energy.

In regards to rest: Both the Macro and Micro Nutrients are essentail for the overall well being of the body.