10/17/2025
Macronutrients are nutrients that your body needs in large amounts to function properly. They are the main source of energy and the building blocks for building and maintaining your body.
# # The 3 main macronutrients:
**🍞 Carbohydrates**
- They are the body's main source of quick energy
- They are found in: bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fruits, vegetables
- They provide 4 calories per gram
- They are divided into simple (sugars) and complex (fiber)
**🥩 Proteins**
- They build and repair muscles, skin, bones, and other tissues
- They are found in: meat, chicken, fish, eggs, legumes, dairy
- They provide 4 calories per gram
- They also regulate important bodily functions
**🥑 Fats**
- They store long-term energy and protect organs
- They are found in: oils, butter, nuts, avocado, fatty fish
- They provide 9 calories per gram (twice as much as the others)
- They are needed to absorb vitamins and produce hormones
# # Why are they important?
Your body needs them every day to have energy, grow, recover from exercise, and maintain all vital functions. A balanced diet should include all three in the correct proportions.
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