macronutrient
Americannoun
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Nutrition. any of the nutritional components of the diet that are required in relatively large amounts: protein, carbohydrate, fat, and the macrominerals.
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Botany. any of the three chemical elements required by plants in relatively large amounts: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
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Origin of macronutrient
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"If you're not consuming a lot of fiber, you're possibly consuming calories from other macronutrient groups, and they may be high in carbohydrates or fats, which can lead to weight gain," Lee said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 8, 2026
The results should be interpreted within the ranges of macronutrient intake observed in the study.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 17, 2026
Almost every food contains more than one macronutrient.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2024
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
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