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What food groups are the best source of micronutrients?


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Micronutrients:

  1. Micronutrients are the essential minerals and vitamins required in small amounts by the body for proper growth and development.
  2. Animal sources of food are also good sources of micronutrients.
  3. These include minerals like zinc, antimony, bismuth, folate, etc.
  4. The best sources of micronutrients in our diets are fruits and vegetables.
  5. The food sources of micronutrients include dairy products, leafy and green vegetables, Carrots, Turnips, Pumpkin, Broccoli, Snap peas, Green beans.

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