macronutrient

American  

[mak-roh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo-] / ˌmæk roʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnju- /

noun

1. Nutrition. any of the nutritional components of the diet that are required in relatively large amounts: protein, carbohydrate, fat, and the macrominerals.

2. Botany. any of the three chemical elements required by plants in relatively large amounts: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

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macronutrient British  

/ ˌmækrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt /

noun

1. any substance, such as carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen, that is required in large amounts for healthy growth and development

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Etymology

Origin of macronutrient

First recorded in 1940–45; macro- + nutrient

Example Sentences

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macronutrient

Had I been a member, I might have met with a Love.Life nutritionist next, to configure my caloric and macronutrient needs to support weight loss or exercise performance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024

It would need to compare a large number of people on two diets – one high in UPFs and one low in UPFs, but matched exactly for calorie and macronutrient content.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2024

However, thanks to the study design, they could determine that both the amount of calories, and the macronutrient composition of the males' diets, influenced the health of their offspring.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2024

The yellow element is a vital macronutrient, and she's trying to understand how it cycles through the environment.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023

The macronutrient ranges recommended by the Paleo Diet are based on a study from 2000 that estimated macronutrient percentages for more than 200 hunter-gatherer groups.

From Salon ● May 25, 2023