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There are six major classes of nutrients found in food: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins (both fat-soluble and water-soluble), minerals, and water. These six nutrients can be further categorized into three basic functional groups.
You get energy from the food you eat in the form of calories. Although there are several different classes of essential nutrients, calories are provided by only three. These nutrients â carbohydrates, protein and fat â are called macronutrients because your body needs them in large amounts to function properly.