Micronutrients: meaning, definitions and examples
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micronutrients
[ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtriənts ]
dietary supplements
Micronutrients are essential nutrients that our body needs in small quantities to function properly. These include vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, iron, and zinc.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It is important to ensure you are getting enough micronutrients in your diet.
- Some people take multivitamin supplements to ensure they are getting all the necessary micronutrients.
Translations
Translations of the word "micronutrients" in other languages:
🇵🇹 micronutrientes
🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म पोषक तत्व
🇩🇪 Mikronährstoffe
🇮🇩 mikronutrien
🇺🇦 мікроелементи
🇵🇱 mikroskładniki
🇯🇵 微量栄養素 (びりょうえいようそ)
🇫🇷 micronutriments
🇪🇸 micronutrientes
🇹🇷 mikro besinler
🇰🇷 미량 영양소 (miryang yeongyangso)
🇸🇦 المغذيات الدقيقة
🇨🇿 mikronutrienty
🇸🇰 mikronutrienty
🇨🇳 微量营养素 (wēiliàng yíngyǎngsù)
🇸🇮 mikrohranila
🇮🇸 örnæringarefni
🇰🇿 микронутриенттер
🇬🇪 მიკროელემენტები (mikroelementebi)
🇦🇿 mikronutrientlər
🇲🇽 micronutrientes
Word origin
The term 'micronutrients' was coined in the mid-20th century as scientists began to understand the importance of vitamins and minerals in human nutrition. Prior to this, the focus was primarily on macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Micronutrients play a crucial role in various bodily functions, including metabolism, immunity, and overall health.
See also: micronutrient, nutrients, nutrition.