Question

macronutrients? micronutrients?

1. can you complete the table below without your books or notes?

size (macro or micro??)	major class	organic(contains c, h))	measure	energy?
	triglyceride (fat)
	protein
	vitamins
	minerals
	water

Explanation:

Step1: Identify macronutrients

Macronutrients are needed in large amounts and include carbohydrates, fats (triglycerides), and proteins. They provide energy.

Step2: Determine energy values

Carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 kcals per gram, fats provide 9 kcals per gram.

Step3: Identify micronutrients

Micronutrients are needed in small amounts. Vitamins are organic micronutrients and minerals are inorganic micronutrients. They do not provide energy.

Step4: Classify water

Water is essential but is not classified as a macro - or micronutrient in the traditional sense. It is inorganic and does not provide energy.

Answer:

Size (macro or micro??)	Major Class	Organic(contains C, H))	Measure	Energy?
macro	Triglyceride (fat)	organic	grams	9 kcals / gm
macro	Protein	organic	grams	4 kcals / gm
micro	Vitamins	organic	milligrams or micrograms	no
micro	Minerals	inorganic	milligrams or micrograms	no
neither (not a nutrient in the macro - micro sense)	Water	neither (inorganic)	milliliters or grams	no