Micronutrients (Class Starter)

What are micronutrients?

• Nutrients the body requires in large quantities, like protein and fats.

• Nutrients that provide the body with energy.

• The vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts.

• Only the substances that plants use for growth.

Which of the following is a key function of micronutrients in the body?

• Providing most of the body's calories for energy.

• Enabling the body to produce essential substances like hormones and enzymes.

• Building and repairing muscle tissue.

• Insulating the body and storing energy.

Which of these pairs is an example of a micronutrient and its primary function?

• A. Carbohydrates: Vision and immune health.

• B. Iron: Bone and teeth strength.

• C. Vitamin C: Tissue repair and healing.

A prolonged deficiency in certain micronutrients can lead to a condition known as "hidden hunger" because:

• The symptoms, such as fatigue or weakness, may be less obvious than calorie-related malnutrition.

• It only affects people in developing countries.

• The body stores all micronutrients for long-term use.

• The deficiency is only detected during fasting.

What are the two main classifications of vitamins?

• Macrominerals and trace minerals.

• Water-soluble and fat-soluble.

• Protein-based and carbohydrate-based.

• Organic and inorganic.