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macronutrients

macronutrients is the plural of macronutrient.

Meaning of macronutrient

Noun

macronutrient (plural macronutrients)

  1. Any of the elements required in large amounts by all living things.
    • Along with carbohydrates and fat, protein is one of the three main macronutrients that make up our diet. Furthermore, it is the only macronutrient that supplies us with amino acids, making it essential for survival.2025 April 15, Andrea Kane, “How to boost protein in your diet, without losing other nutrients. 5 tips from an expert”, in CNN
    Synonyms:
    macro
    Antonyms:
    micronutrient

Questions about macronutrients

What is macronutrients the plural of?
Macronutrients is the plural of macronutrient.

Words near macronutrients in the dictionary

  1. macronuclear
  2. macronucleate
  3. macronuclei
  4. macronucleus
  5. macronutrient
  6. macronutrients
  7. macronutrition
  8. macronutritional
  9. macronym
  10. macronympha
  11. macronyms

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