Definition of "macronutrient" []

• An element, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen, required in large proportion for the normal growth and development of a plant. (noun)

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• "And I stuck to a specific macronutrient profile every day."
• "Digestion is a process specific to each macronutrient."
• "Considered a macronutrient, proteins, along with carbohydrates and fats, are a core part of our daily intake."