MACRONUTRIENTS?
WHAT ARE THEY?
We all need these major nutrients to fuel our bodies. Here’s what you need to know.
Macronutrients are some of the essential building blocks of a healthy diet. We need them to feel energetic and strong, and for our bodies to grow, function and perform at their best.
As part of the Medibank School of Better – a free online learning space designed to give you the knowledge and skills to live better each day – nutrition professor David Cameron-Smith leads a short, practical course on healthy eating and how food impacts the body.
Here, he shares a few facts about them to get you started.