Q:
Which of the following is not a macronutrient?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: C) Chlorine
Explanation: Nutrients that are needed in large amounts are called Macronutrients.
There are three macronutrients required by humans:
1. carbohydrates (sugar),
2. lipids (fats), and
3. proteins.
Each of these macronutrients provides energy in the form of calories.
Some other macronutrients are: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na).
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