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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Both are essential micronutrients that plants need for healthy growth, explains Kerry Smith, an expert in home horticulture at Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
What Eating Meat Regularly Does to Your Body In addition to protein, meat is high in a variety of micronutrients that your body needs for different functions.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
And micronutrient needs don’t drop when appetite does — GLP-1 users may be deficient in zinc, copper and magnesium per Food Navigator’s Expo West coverage, so eating less doesn’t mean eating smarter automatically.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
And micronutrient needs don’t drop with appetite; GLP-1 users may be deficient in zinc, copper and magnesium according to Food Navigator’s Expo West coverage.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
What Eating Meat Regularly Does to Your Body In addition to protein, meat is high in a variety of micronutrients that your body needs for different functions.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
And micronutrient needs don’t drop when appetite does — GLP-1 users may be deficient in zinc, copper and magnesium per Food Navigator’s Expo West coverage, so eating less doesn’t mean eating smarter automatically.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
And micronutrient needs don’t drop with appetite; GLP-1 users may be deficient in zinc, copper and magnesium according to Food Navigator’s Expo West coverage.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Micronutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micronutrient. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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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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