micronutrients


mi·cro·nu·tri·ents

(mī'krō-nū'trē-ents), Essential food factors required in only small quantities by the body; for example, vitamins, trace minerals. Synonym(s): trace nutrient

mi·cro·nu·tri·ents

(mī'krō-nū'trē-ĕnts) Essential food factors required in only small quantities by the body; e.g., vitamins, trace minerals.

micronutrients

Dietary substances necessary for health but required only in very small quantities. Vitamins and minerals.

Micronutrients

Essential dietary elements that are needed only in very small quantities. Micronutrients are also known as trace elements. They include copper, zinc, selenium, iodine, magnesium, iron, cobalt, and chromium.Mentioned in: Malnutrition

mi·cro·nu·tri·ents

(mī'krō-nū'trē-ĕnts) Essential food factors required in only small quantities by the body; e.g., vitamins, trace minerals.