micronutrient

[ mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts.

micronutrient

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt /

noun

1. any substance, such as a vitamin or trace element, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts

Word History and Origins

Origin of micronutrient¹

First recorded in 1935–40; micro- + nutrient

Example Sentences

Because, along with the benefits of added micronutrients Cerelac offers parents in the Philippines and the UK, some flavours in the South East Asian nation offer something else: added sugar.

From BBC

Recommended values for micronutrients like vitamins are based on Recommended Dietary Allowances, or RDAs, from the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine.

From Salon

While the energy requirements and variable needs for the three main macronutrients and multiple micronutrients vary across the nine life stage groups, there are overarching nutritional goals for patients when choosing healthy food patterns.

From Science Daily

Vitamin B1 is an essential micronutrient for human beings.

From Science Daily

They also believe that more research is needed into micronutrient deficiencies and the double burden of malnutrition and overnutrition in countries where there are currently gaps in data.

From Science Daily