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Macro/Micro Stuff? Huh?

Nuka_Gina
Nuka_Gina Posts: 92 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hi! This may seem like a silly question, but I've been reading a lot of forum posts and I see a lot of people talking about macro/micro stuff. I've done a little searching online but... I don't really get it. (insert blond joke here, lol)

Does anyone know where I can find more information about it? What the heck is it?

Thanks in advance!

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  • gamesandgains
    gamesandgains Posts: 640 Member
    Micronutrients. Vitamins and minerals are the two types of micronutrients.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Macros is short for macronutrients. Carbs, fat, and protein.

    Micros is short for micronutrients. Basically everything else, including things like vitamins A, B, C, D, K, etc. and all of those minerals your body needs like iron, calcium, potassium, etc.
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