Nutrition defination and types

Nutrition 

Nutrition is one of the most important factor which is to be considered while losing fat or gaining muscle.Nutrition plays a very important role.Body of an individual does not depend totally on workout but it depends on nutrition as well.How a person spends remaining hours except workout hours defines his/her body.

Nutrition required for body

There are two types of nutrients which is required for body

• Macro nutrients
• Micro nutrients

Macro nutrients

 Macro nutrients is a nutrient which provides calories and energy.Nutrients is a substance which is needed for growth,proper body function and metabolism. Macro means large and the name Macro nutrients means the nutrient which is required in large quantity.

There are three macro nutrients

1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats

Micro nutrients

Micro nutrients are vitamins and minerals required in small amounts that are essential for our healts,development and growth

1. Multi vitamins
2. Minerals