On the occasion of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, a grand parade brought onto the streets of London the panoply of empire.
Your body absorbs two types of nutrients: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) are your bodyâs direct fuel or energy sources, whereas micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, etc.) indirectly influence available energy by serving as catalysts to release the macros.
Eating a well-balanced diet provides the various nutrients the body needs. Photo Credit Tijana87/iStock/Getty Images. The human body requires a variety of different nutrients to support normal growth, development and functions. Macronutrients include those nutrients needed in large quantities including carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Micronutrients, those needed in smaller amounts, are divided into essential vitamins, which consist of organic compounds and essential minerals.