Nutrients that provide the body with energy needed to regulate everyday processes. These nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins 

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It is a substance that helps humans develop and maintain functionality. Most living creatures consume nutrients to survive

Nutrients

Schiff, Wendy J. Nutrition for Healthy Living. 5th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2019. 

Micronutrients, often referred to as vitamins and minerals, are vital to healthy development, disease prevention, and wellbeing.