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THE MAIN CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS Body_ID: HC021009 The main classes of nutrients are carbohydrates (including fibre), fats, proteins, minerals (including trace metals) and vitamins. Carbohydrates, proteins fat, fibre and some minerals are macronutrients (see Fig. 21.3). Vitamins and trace metals are micronutrients (Chapter 10). Body_ID: P021021 page 301 Copyright © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Read our Terms and Conditions of Use and our Privacy Policy. For problems or suggestions concerning this service, please contact: studentconsult.help@elsevier.com