Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Nutritional Deficiencies

Every meal delivers a complex mix of nutrients, yet the body's wellbeing depends on getting both the large-scale fuel and the trace-level cofactors in the right proportions. Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Nutritional Deficiencies examines this delicate balance — how carbohydrates, proteins, and fats supply energy and structure, while vitamins, minerals, and trace elements quietly enable thousands of biological reactions. When intake falls short or tips into excess, the consequences range from fatigue and impaired immunity to anaemia, stunted growth, and long-term metabolic disease. This session brings that balance into sharp focus, tracing the journey from dietary intake to physiological function and the clinical picture that emerges when nutrient supply breaks down.

The discussion moves across the full spectrum of nutrient science: the role of energy-yielding macronutrients in growth and performance, the catalytic importance of micronutrients in metabolism and repair, and the population-level patterns that make certain deficiencies stubbornly persistent worldwide. Particular attention is given to essential nutrients and dietary deficiencies — how they are screened, diagnosed, and corrected through fortification, supplementation, and tailored dietary planning. Delegates will also consider hidden hunger, the coexistence of overnutrition and micronutrient gaps, and the analytical tools that make accurate assessment possible.

This session is designed for nutrition scientists, dietitians, clinicians, public health practitioners, food technologists, and students who want a deeper command of nutrient physiology and deficiency management. For those attending the Nutrition Conference, it offers a valuable bridge between laboratory evidence and practical intervention, equipping attendees to recognise risk early, design corrective strategies, and contribute to closing nutritional gaps across diverse communities and life stages.