It is important to know what our food contains to understand what happens to it in the body. The nourishing substances present in our food are called nutrients. They are:
Macronutrients
Macronutrients are needed by the body in larger quantities. They provide us with energy and are the building blocks. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats belong to this category.
Micronutrients
Micronutrients are needed by the body. They are very essential as they coordinate all the various processes in the body smoothly and efficiently.