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Micronutrients

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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

micronutrients (mīˈ·krō·nōōˑ·trē·nts)),
n.pl substances such as vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts for normal body function.

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