How to Use micronutrient in a Sentence

micronutrient

noun
Definition of micronutrientnext
  • On the micronutrient scale, there are also a few standouts.
    — Claire Maldarelli, Popular Science, 7 Apr. 2020
  • Most foods have a mix of macronutrients (and micronutrients, too) and don't deliver just one type of macro.
    — Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The rind of a watermelon is packed with fiber and micronutrients like vitamin C and zinc.
    — Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 24 July 2023
  • Make sure your product contains sulfur and humid acid to lower the soil pH, as well as iron and micronutrients.
    — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The micronutrients found in small fish have been shown to support bone, immune, heart, muscle, skin, and metabolic health.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 9 July 2024
  • That half cup provides around 9 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, which is about 10% of our DV of the important micronutrient for adults.
    — Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Whole, healthy foods also provide micronutrients that help the brain better cope with daily stress.
    — Max Lugavere, CNN, 20 Mar. 2018
  • In hot weather, some crops absorb less zinc, iron and other micronutrients.
    — Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Boron is a plant micronutrient, and plant roots can only recognize and take up the borate molecular form.
    — oregonlive, 2 Jan. 2022
  • In addition to breaking down some of those big energy reserves inside the seed, the sprouting process may increase the micronutrient content of the grain.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 18 Oct. 2019
  • This micronutrient is available in pills, chewables, liquids, and more.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The lovely color, though, is natural and comes from carotenoids, a valuable micronutrient.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Researchers studying Okinawa, Japan — home to some of the world’s oldest people — suggest that a diet low in calories and high in micronutrients is the key to success.
    — Matthew Shechmeister, WIRED, 7 July 2011
  • Any chocolate that’s made with real cocoa solids has some micronutrients (like magnesium and copper) in it, as well as flavonoid plant compounds.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • While zinc, by far, has had the most promising studies done, other micronutrients have also shown to influence the immune system.
    — Claire Maldarelli, Popular Science, 7 Apr. 2020
  • The main source of vitamin D for most people is dietary, but our body also makes the micronutrient when skin is exposed to UVB light -- that's why it's sometimes called the sunshine vitamin.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 May 2022
  • The micronutrients (or trace elements) are used in very tiny amounts and include boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc.
    — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, 27 May 2017
  • Trivalent chromium is a micronutrient that is part of humans’ diet and is far less concerning from a health perspective.
    — Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Those grains contain macronutrients like protein and fiber and micronutrients like calcium, iron, and zinc.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 8 May 2023
  • As an aside, most soils also have the micronutrients your plants will need, so unless clearly labeled, most fertilizers do not contain them.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The label on this powder lists out every single micronutrient.
    — Outside Online, 23 June 2022
  • The main message is that yogurt is a good source of micronutrients, vitamin D, B vitamins, and calcium — and of protein and probiotics as well.
    — Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 16 May 2017
  • Kale also contains a ton of other macro- and micronutrients that have been proven to support heart health, eye health, and good cholesterol levels as well as protect against certain diseases like cancer.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
  • There are two kinds: macronutrients and micronutrients.
    — Dylan MacKay, SELF, 14 May 2018
  • Thyroid health Sea moss is a natural source of iodine, a micronutrient that is vital for supporting thyroid health.
    — Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The silver oak leaf litter take longer to decompose and are poorer in micronutrients, and there is a reduced resilience to dry periods and intense monsoon rainfalls like this year’s.
    — Nandita Jayaraj, Quartz India, 4 Sep. 2019
  • As the planet becomes hotter and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere become more concentrated, the protein values in green crops, as well as the amount of micronutrients like zinc and iron, decline.
    — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, 8 Aug. 2019
  • That means getting all the micronutrients, like potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C, as well as vitamins A and B6.
    — Aviva Patz, Health, 5 Nov. 2023
  • Look out for simple combos that supply carbs, protein, some fat, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, according to Dr. Pope.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Cottage cheese is also rich in micronutrients that play a key role in biological functions necessary for weight management.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Health, 5 Aug. 2024

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