nce Between Macronutrients and MicronutrientsThe differences between macronutrients and MICRONUTRIENTS can be divided into following categories. They are; DefinitionMacronutrients: “macro” indicates large and macronutrients are nutrients required in large amounts.Micronutrients: “micro” indicates small and micronutrients are nutrients required in small amounts.ExamplesMacronutrients: Examples include protein, fat, fiber, water, and carbohydrate.Micronutrients:Phytochemicals and antioxidantsVitaminsMinerals such as iron, cobalt, CHROMIUM, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium, zinc and molybdenumException: Minerals such as Calcium, Sodium chloride, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Sulfur are sometimes known as macronutrients because they are necessary in large quantities compared to other vitamins and minerals. Thus, they are also known as the macro-minerals.Body FunctionMacronutrients:Provide calories or energy – Fat has an energy content of 9 kcal/g and proteins and carbohydrates 4 kcal/gMuscle developmentBuild and repair tissuesCarbohydrates serve for the storage of energy (e.g. starch and glycogen)Structural COMPONENTS (e.g. cellulose in plants and chitin in arthropods)Carbohydrates are important component of coenzymes (e.g. ATP, FAD, and NAD) and the backbone of the genetic molecule known as DNA and RNAFat serve for the storage of vitaminsMaintaining body temperaturePromoting healthy cell functionPlay key roles in the immune system, fertilization, preventing pathogenesis, blood clottingHormone, enzymes, and other chemical compounds synthesisProtection of body organs and insulationCell membrane functioning and cellular signaling mechanismTo maintain helpful gut microorganismsMicronutrients:Synthesis of enzymes, hormones and other substances essential for proper growth and developmentVitamin A – Maintain vision cycleIodine – Synthesis of thyroid hormonesFolic acid – Neural tube developmentPrevent non-communicable diseasesAct as coenzymes or cofactors for various enzymesActively engaged in the human metabolism process (cellular respiration, cell cycle)Hemoglobin synthesisNutrients Rich FoodMacronutrients: Cereals (rice, wheat, barley), legumes, meat, fish, yams, potatoes, NUTS, oil seeds are rich in macronutrients.Micronutrients: MAINLY vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk, green leafy vegetables, fermented foods, germinated foods are rich in micronutrients.hope it helps u mate....pls mark me brainliest