Definition of "micronutrients" [micronutrients]

• Plural form of micronutrient. (noun)

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• "The minerals calcium, sodium, and potassium, and the vitamins folic acid and vitamin C are called micronutrients because your body needs them in small amounts."
• "These vitamins, along with the essential minerals, which can also be called micronutrients, are things that your body needs, in small amounts, which promote good biochemical reactions within your body and within your cells."
• "These are called micronutrients because you need them in smaller amounts than the basic "big" four macronutrients."