macronutrient

noun

mac·ro·nu·tri·ent ˌma-krō-ˈnü-trē-ənt

-ˈnyü-

: a chemical element or substance (such as potassium or protein) that is essential in relatively large amounts to the growth and health of a living organism compare micronutrient

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However, their taste and macronutrient ratios vary. —

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 Apples are rich in vitamins, minerals, macronutrients, and phytonutrients. —

Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024 The menu doesn’t have too much of one food group—fats, vegetables or proteins—not because any one of these macronutrients is unhealthy, per say, but because the body, palate and planet prefer a diverse diet. —

Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Various weight loss eating plans require you to follow different distributions of macronutrients. —

Merve Ceylan, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for macronutrient