Micronutrients are required in very small amounts by the human body and include vitamins and:

A) essential trace minerals
B) nonessential trace minerals
C) electrolytes
D) fiber


A) essential trace minerals
Vitamins and essential trace minerals comprise micronutrients–a group of nutrients that are required in very small amounts by the body for normal functioning.

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A. oxygen supply C. nutritional reserves B. basic requirements D. immune responses

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