Question

Is cholesterol a micronutrient?

Answer 1

Micronutrients:

1. Micronutrients are the elements needed by our bodies in small amounts.
2. They include vitamins and minerals.
3. They help in growth, energy production, fluid balance, etc.

Cholesterol:

1. Cholesterol is not a micronutrient.
2. It is a lipid that is found in the tissues of our body.
3. It is also present as a structural component in all our cells.
4. It helps make vitamin D, hormones, and components that aid digestion.