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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Most substitutes will not deliver the protein, calories and micronutrients necessary to support the growth and development of premature newborns.
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Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
That process extends shelf life but also degrades the live enzymes and micronutrients that make fresh juice worth drinking in the first place.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Then there are micronutrients like zinc, boron, molybdenum and others.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Convenience should not replace the nutritional complexity of whole foods, such as fiber and micronutrients that build resilience, support recovery, and contribute to long-term health.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
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Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
That process extends shelf life but also degrades the live enzymes and micronutrients that make fresh juice worth drinking in the first place.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Then there are micronutrients like zinc, boron, molybdenum and others.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Convenience should not replace the nutritional complexity of whole foods, such as fiber and micronutrients that build resilience, support recovery, and contribute to long-term health.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 14 Mar. 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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