micronutrient
noun
mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-trē-ənt 
-ˈnyü-
: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of a living organism see trace element compare macronutrient
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To beef it up even more (and further boost the fiber and micronutrient content), Averett also adds in some additional veggies.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Getting enough fiber and micronutrients in your diet is key for keeping your digestion running smoothly while avoiding caffeine, alcohol, carbonation, and spicy foods, which are recommended to prevent triggering GI upset.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
For these reasons, the research team estimated the prevalence of inadequate intakes of 15 micronutrients among 185 countries, or 99.3% of the population.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
Oatmeal fits under the category of whole grains, which as a whole contain more fiber, protein and micronutrients compared to refined grains.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Getting enough fiber and micronutrients in your diet is key for keeping your digestion running smoothly while avoiding caffeine, alcohol, carbonation, and spicy foods, which are recommended to prevent triggering GI upset.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
For these reasons, the research team estimated the prevalence of inadequate intakes of 15 micronutrients among 185 countries, or 99.3% of the population.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
Oatmeal fits under the category of whole grains, which as a whole contain more fiber, protein and micronutrients compared to refined grains.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
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micronutrient
noun
mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to growth and health see trace element compare macronutrient
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