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The 6M Classification of Nutrients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Nutrition is a complex and sometimes confusing subject. The existing classification of nutrients into two groups, macro and micronutrients, does not do justice to the wide spectrum of nutritional foods available. In this opinion piece, we suggest a six-layered 6M hierarchal classification of nutrients that offers a comprehensive and complete understanding of nutrition. Mega, macro, meso, micro, micro-bio, and minimization of anti-nutrients make up the 6M list of nutrients.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.25-19

Authors: Sanjay Kalra, Madhur Verma, Nitin Kapoor

Institutions: Chandigarh University, Bharti Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition, Health, and Society Studies

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650