How are carbohydrates, proteins and lipids similar?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids contain the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are called macronutrients because they are needed in the body in large quantities. Because they all contain carbon, they are also called organic nutrients. They can all be used as a source of energy in body cells if necessary.

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