The ingredients in food that provide energy or that sustain our cells and tissues are called ____, which in turn are divided into ____.

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The ingredients that provide energy or sustain our cells and tissues are called nutrients, which are divided into micronutrients (such as vitamins and minerals) and macronutrients (such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Choice A is incorrect because vitamins are a type of nutrient and do not have subvitamins or megavitamins. Choice B is incorrect because microvitamins and macrovitamins are not recognized categories of vitamins. Choice D is incorrect because there are no subnutrients or meganutrients recognized in nutrition science.

The Ingredients in Food That Provide Energy or That Sustain