What are different nutrients?

Macronutrients

* Carbohydrates

* Sugars (simple carbohydrates)

* Starches (complex carbohydrates)

* Fiber

* Proteins

* Complete proteins (contain all 9 essential amino acids)

* Incomplete proteins (do not contain all 9 essential amino acids)

* Fats

* Saturated fats

* Unsaturated fats

* Monounsaturated fats

* Polyunsaturated fats

Micronutrients

* Vitamins

* Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)

* Water-soluble vitamins (C, B vitamins)

* Minerals

* Major minerals (calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium)

* Trace minerals (iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, fluoride)