macronutrient

/mˈækɹənjˌutɹiənt/ noun

Any of the elements required in large amounts by all living things.

Word Origin From Greek makros 'large' and Latin nutrire 'to nourish' — literally 'large nourisher'. These are the nutrients needed in big amounts. The macro- prefix appears in macrocosm, macroeconomics, macroscopic. The nutrire root gives us nutrient, nutrition, nourish, nurse, nurture. The breakdown macro+nutri+ent is clear.

noun Any of the elements required in large amounts by all living things. countable

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the three main macronutrients essential for human health.

(名词) 大量营养素;宏量营养素

碳水化合物、蛋白质和脂肪是人体健康必需的三种主要宏量营养素。

(sustantivo) macronutriente [Cualquiera de los elementos requeridos en grandes cantidades por todos los seres vivos.]

Los carbohidratos, proteínas y grasas son los tres principales macronutrientes esenciales para la salud humana.

(nom) macronutriment; macroélément [Substance nutritive nécessaire en grande quantité à tous les êtres vivants pour assurer leur croissance et leur fonctionnement.]

Les glucides, les protéines et les lipides sont les trois principaux macronutrients essentiels à la santé humaine.

(Substantiv) Makronährstoff [Ein Nährstoff, der in größeren Mengen für das Wachstum und den Stoffwechsel aller Lebewesen essenziell ist.]

Kohlenhydrate, Proteine und Fette sind die wichtigsten **macronutrients** für die menschliche Ernährung.

(名詞) あらゆる生物が大量に必要とする栄養素。

炭水化物、タンパク質、脂質は、人間の健康に不可欠な3大主要栄養素である。

(substantivo) macronutriente [Qualquer um dos elementos necessários em grandes quantidades por todos os seres vivos.]

Carboidratos, proteínas e gorduras são os três principais macronutrientes essenciais para a saúde humana.

Word parts: macro + nutri + ent

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