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What are micronutrients and their functions?

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Micronutrients are the components of food which can be a chemical elements or substances, that are required in trace amounts in the diet. Examples of micronutrients are vitamins and minerals. Different vitamins are found in fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products and are essential for normal cell functioning, growth and development. Minerals are chemical elements found in fish, meat, fruits and vegetables and are essential for growth, development and fluid balance in our body.

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