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# Nutrients The image describes different types of nutrients. **Macronutrients** * Daily intake of larger quantities * Carbohydrates * Fats * Proteins **Micronutrients** * Daily intake of very small amounts * Vitamins * Minerals **Other constituents of food:** * Water * Fibe...

# Nutrients The image describes different types of nutrients. **Macronutrients** * Daily intake of larger quantities * Carbohydrates * Fats * Proteins **Micronutrients** * Daily intake of very small amounts * Vitamins * Minerals **Other constituents of food:** * Water * Fiber * Pigments * Sweeteners * Preservatives **Nutrients are needed for:** * Body building * Energy metabolism **Carbohydrates:** * Our most important energy source * Cellular respiration: Glucose + Oxygen → Water + Carbon Dioxide + Energy **Carbohydrate Classification** (This section is incomplete, but the image structure implies this would be a topic for further details.)