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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Load up on this essential macronutrient.
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2024
Life nutritionist next, to configure my caloric and macronutrient needs to support weight loss or exercise performance.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Summary Switching to a keto diet can look different for everyone, including regarding health goals, macronutrient ratios, carb choices, and side effects.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
Adjust the macronutrient distribution so that most of your calories come from fat and carbohydrates are restricted.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2024
Life nutritionist next, to configure my caloric and macronutrient needs to support weight loss or exercise performance.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Summary Switching to a keto diet can look different for everyone, including regarding health goals, macronutrient ratios, carb choices, and side effects.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
Adjust the macronutrient distribution so that most of your calories come from fat and carbohydrates are restricted.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
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macronutrient
noun
mac·ro·nu·tri·ent
-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: a substance (as a protein, carbohydrate, or fat) required in relatively large quantities for growth, energy, and health compare micronutrient
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