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micronutrient

micronutrient

4 4.6
A vitamin or mineral that the body needs in very small amounts for health
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkroʊˈnjuːtrɪənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : micronutriente
  • Iron is an essential micronutrient required for human growth and development.
  • micronutrients like iron
  • micronutrient deficiency
  • micronutrient intake

They contain some really valuable micronutrients, vitamins, minerals.

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Examples

  • Iron is an essential micronutrient required for human growth and development.

  • Lack of protein, vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients in the diet is also widespread.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Thus, one micronutrient, such as iron, can make the difference.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Similarly, copper is a fundamental micronutrient required for metabolism.

    Academic text (2015)
  • So these are good sources of protein and other micronutrients that you're not going to get as much from plants.

  • Don't worry about the micronutrient loss from not eating fruit; you'll make it up with veggies.

    Blog text (4)
  • They contain some really valuable micronutrients, vitamins, minerals.

    ZOE
  • So these micronutrients, whether they're vitamins or minerals, they don't work alone.

  • Selenium is an important micronutrient obtained from dietary sources like fish and nuts.

  • Lack of essential micronutrients can lead to serious health problems in children.

How Much

macronutrient
  • Specialized
3 3.9
micronutrient
  • Specialized
4 4.6
trace element
  • Specialized
5 4.4

Surface Forms

micronutrient singular

Morphology

micronutrient = nutrient (transparent) = micro + nutrient

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'micro-' meaning small and 'nutrient' meaning a nourishing substance.

Etymology

Micronutrient combines micro- meaning 'small' and nutrient meaning 'food for the body'. So, it names vitamins and minerals the body needs in very small amounts to stay healthy.