Lesson 3.3 Micronutrients Flashcards
1
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What are micronutrients needed for?
A
Micronutrients are required in small amounts by the body to support normal functioning and help regulate many physiological processes.
2
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What are micronutrients?
A
They include vitamins and minerals.
3
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What are vitamins?
A
Vitamins are organic substances, meaning they contain carbon and can be classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble.
4
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What are minerals?
A
Minerals are inorganic substances, meaning they do not contain carbon and can be classified according to the body’s requirement for them: major or trace.
