Difference between macro and micro nutrients

Micro-nutrientsMacronutrientsRequirements *Required in very minute quantities. *Required in larger quantities. Functions Prevents diseases.Provides energy. Consequences of Deficiency *Deficiency results in Anemia, Goiter, Scurvy, etc. *Deficiency results in Kwashiorkor, Marasmus, Malnutrition,  etc. Consequences of Overconsumption *Overconsumption of Vitamins leads to liver and nerve damage. *Overconsumption of macro-nutrients results in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, etc. Concentration *Available in a minute concentration in the body, less than 1 mg/gm. *Available in high concentration in the body, equal to 1 mg or 1000 microgram. Composition *Also called trace elements. *Also known as major elements. Types *Vitamins, minerals and trace elements. *Carbohydrate, protein and fats. Examples *Antioxidants, Minerals, and Vitamins are examples of macro-nutrients. *Proteins, fibre, carbohydrates, and fats are examples of micro-nutrients. Sources *Are found in fruits, vegetables, eggs, fermented foods, green leafy vegetables, etc. *Are found abundantly in cereals, fish, legumes, meat, nuts, oilseeds, potatoes, yam, etc. Advantages *Micro-nutrients contribute to body growth and disease prevention. *Provides energy required for the metabolic system.