macronutrient

noun

mac·ro·nu·tri·ent | \-ˈnü-trē-ənt,

-ˈnyü-\

Definition of macronutrient

: 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

Examples of macronutrient in a Sentence

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Or any other ratio of macronutrients, the umbrella term for carbs, protein and fat. — Cara Rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, "Ignore calories and BMI. Here are the health numbers that really matter.," 9 July 2018 Foods like these, rich in both macronutrients, send strong signals to your brain’s reward system, priming you to overeat. — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, "How to make your fast food habit healthier," 20 June 2018 And some of us may do better on certain ratios of macronutrients—more or fewer carbs, more or fewer fats. — Abby Langer, SELF, "I’ve Been a Dietitian for Almost 20 Years. These Are the 5 Most Important Healthy Eating Lessons I’ve Learned," 3 June 2018 Alcohol is metabolized differently than other macronutrients. — Kimberly Mugler, Philly.com, "Dos and donts of drinking alcohol on paleo, keto diets," 26 May 2018 There are three types of macronutrients: proteins, fats and carbohydrates. — Jason Lemon, ajc, "Should you avoid carbs? Here's what the science says," 25 Apr. 2018 To get the most out of your meals, think creatively and deliberately about the distribution of protein, along with the other macronutrients that round out the perfect plate, Sass says. — Sara Angle, Outside Online, "Here's When You Should Eat Protein," 16 May 2018 There are two kinds: macronutrients and micronutrients. — Dylan Mackay, SELF, "Here's How to Tell If You Should Be Tracking Your Macros," 14 May 2018 So, no, making the decision to work on your health and fitness doesn't have to mean completely giving up drinking, counting your macronutrients, hitting the gym five times a week, and starting every day with 20 push-ups. — Alexa Tucker, SELF, "8 Pieces of Fitness Advice Trainers Wish People Would Stop Believing," 30 Apr. 2018

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