What is a micronutrient and what is a macronutrient and why should I care?

Questions from listeners regarding why my doctor talks about “balancing my macronutrients”, what difference would that make anyway? What are the types of food in a “macro” category? Are any really better than another or can I just eat anything? So what is a micronutrient? Where do they come from? Do I need to supplement my diet?

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