Micronutrients

Vitamins

The three micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, and water.

A micro-nutrient is a nutrient that is necessary for proper function but you only need in small quantities. For example iodine or zinc.

A macro-nutrient is something you need in mass quantities. For example, glucose or proteins.

Folate

Vitamins

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There are a variety of mental health problems that can be linked to particular vitamin deficiencies. An example of this would be a B12 deficit which can cause disorganized thinking, depression, and more. Malnutrition itself, if deliberate, can be a sign of a mental disorder as in the case of Anorexia, or Bulimia.

Micronutrients are needed for the proper functioning of every system in the body and are vital for good health.

Micronutrients, which include vitamins and minerals, do not supply energy in the form of calories like macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) do. Instead, they play crucial roles in various biochemical processes that help the body utilize energy from macronutrients. While they are essential for overall health and metabolic functions, they do not provide energy directly.

You can tell when it's been too much

water

If you experience excessive fluid loss, through vomiting, diarrhea, overuse of diuretics (including caffeinated beverages), poor water intake, a low-carbohydrate diet, or sweating, or if you take certain medications, you may be at risk for potassium deficiency. In addition, a diet that is high in sodium and low in potassium can negatively affect potassium status. The Standard American Diet (SAD), which is high in sodium-containing processed foods and low in fruits and vegetables, contains about two times more sodium than potassium. Many health experts recommend taking in at least five times more potassium than sodium. The symptoms of potassium deficiency include muscle weakness, confusion, irritability, fatigue, and heart disturbances. Athletes with low potassium stores may tire more easily during exercise, as potassium deficiency causes a decrease in glycogen (the fuel used by exercising muscles) storage. In addition to poor dietary intake, excessive physical activity can increase your need for potassium. People with high blood pressure also need more potassium.

Zn < O.6 ppm Fe < 4.5 ppm Mn < 2.0 ppm Cu < 0.2 ppm

micronutrients

Macronutrients are either proteins, carbohydrates, or fats. They are considered macro because the body needs them in pretty large amounts. Vitamins and minerals are considered micronutrients, because the body only needs them in small amounts.

Sources of dietary molybdenum include navy beans, black-eye peas, lentils, split peas, lima beans, kidney beans, black beans, almonds, chestnuts, peanuts, cashews, green soybeans, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and bok choy.

Kale, Collard Greens, Spinach, Brussel Sprouts

List, and explain, five specific ways consuming the right amounts of micronutrients can positively affect your long-term health and aging.

High doses of manganese may inhibit the absorption of iron, copper, and zinc. Alternatively, high intakes of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and zinc may inhibit the absorption of manganese.

Micronutrients are actually abundant in our soils except those which are alkaline and calcareous.The total use of micronutrients in our country is 2-3%.From this you can assess hoe rich our soils are in these nutrients.Alkaline soils restrict the solubility and thus the availability of nutrients to the plants as the nutrients are converted to organic forms again;for instance zinc changes to Zn(OH)2 or ZnO2.

Excellent food sources of manganese include spelt, brown rice, chickpeas, spinach, pineapple, pumpkin seeds, tempeh, soybeans, oats, cloves, wheat, lentils, lima beans, navy beans, cinnamon, almonds, sesame seeds, quinoa, walnuts, collards, raspberries, dried peas, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, green peas, peanuts, tofu, buckwheat, sunflower seeds, grapes, chard, sweet potato, cashews, strawberries, kale, blueberries, yams, turnip greens, millet, beets, maple syrup, and leeks. Very good sources of manganese include mustard greens, winter squash, potatoes, blackstrap molasses, ground flax seeeds, turmeric, bananas, garlic, Brussels sprouts, corn, black pepper, thyme, green beans, asparagus, tomatoes, onions, eggplant, summer squash, and shitake mushrooms. Good sources of manganese include broccoli, cranberries, oregano, cauliflower, fennel, carrots, miso, romaine lettuce, cumin, crimini mushrooms, cabbage, celery, mustard seeds, bell peppers, basil, peppermint, soy sauce, cucumber, dill, cayenne pepper, and figs.

The standard American diet contains between 4000 and 5000 mg of sodium per day.