The Role of Macronutrients in Health Name of the University Author Note

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The Role of Macronutrients in Health
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Executive summary
Nutrients are referred to as environmental substances that provide energy and are essential for
the conduction of different bodily functions. Based on their role, they are required by the
body in either small or large amounts. Three major macronutrients are carbohydrates,
proteins and lipids. This report elucidated the composition, dietary sources, biological
functions, and signs and symptoms of these macronutrients.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................4
Protein........................................................................................................................................4
Composition...........................................................................................................................4
Functions................................................................................................................................4
Dietary sources.......................................................................................................................5
Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)........................................................................................5
Factors contributing to states of excess..................................................................................5
Factors contributing to states of insufficiency and deficiency...............................................5
Signs and symptoms...............................................................................................................5
Carbohydrate..............................................................................................................................6
Composition...........................................................................................................................6
Functions................................................................................................................................6
Dietary sources.......................................................................................................................6
Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)........................................................................................7
Factors contributing to states of excess..................................................................................7
Factors contributing to states of insufficiency and deficiency...............................................7
Signs and symptoms...............................................................................................................7
Lipids..........................................................................................................................................8
Composition...........................................................................................................................8
Functions................................................................................................................................8
Dietary sources.......................................................................................................................8

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Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)........................................................................................9
Factors contributing to states of excess..................................................................................9
Factors contributing to states of insufficiency and deficiency...............................................9
Signs and symptoms...............................................................................................................9
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................9
References................................................................................................................................11