Macronutrients
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Substances that provide energy and that the body needs for growth. The main categories are: fat, carbohydrate, and protein.
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CarbohydrateThe sugars and starches in food that provide the body with most of its fuel. Carbohydrates are one of three primary nutrients along with fats and proteins.
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ProteinOne of the three major nutrients (along with carbohydrates and fats). It is used by the body for building and repairing tissues. Protein is derived primarily from animal sources…
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Macrocytic anemiaThe presence of larger-than-normal red blood cells in circulation—even though there are too few of them—caused by lack of folate and vitamin B12.