How to Use micronutrient in a Sentence

micronutrient

noun
  • Yams are rich in fiber, plant compounds, and micronutrients.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Pairing these foods with fruits, nuts, or whole grains can further boost fiber and micronutrients.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
  • In hot weather, some crops absorb less zinc, iron and other micronutrients.
    — Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2023
  • These micronutrients have a variety of roles in the body, all of which are essential for health.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
  • When pH gets too high for the plants, iron and other micronutrients become less available.
    — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Most foods have a mix of macronutrients (and micronutrients, too) and don't deliver just one type of macro.
    — Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Whole, healthy foods also provide micronutrients that help the brain better cope with daily stress.
    — Max Lugavere, CNN, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Swai is a good source of protein, micronutrients, and vitamins.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Then there are micronutrients like zinc, boron, molybdenum and others.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
  • This micronutrient is available in pills, chewables, liquids, and more.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • That process extends shelf life but also degrades the live enzymes and micronutrients that make fresh juice worth drinking in the first place.
    — Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Both vegetables are nutritious and great sources of macro and micronutrients.
    — Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Working coffee grounds into the planting area will add micronutrients that improve the soil.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The micronutrients found in small fish have been shown to support bone, immune, heart, muscle, skin, and metabolic health.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 9 July 2024
  • Working coffee grounds into the planting area will add micronutrients that improve the soil.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Boron is a plant micronutrient, and plant roots can only recognize and take up the borate molecular form.
    — oregonlive, 2 Jan. 2022
  • The label on this powder lists out every single micronutrient.
    — Outside Online, 23 June 2022
  • Make sure your product contains sulfur and humid acid to lower the soil pH, as well as iron and micronutrients.
    — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2024
  • So is maintaining healthy levels of micronutrients in your diet.
    — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The rind of a watermelon is packed with fiber and micronutrients like vitamin C and zinc.
    — Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 24 July 2023
  • Along with protein and healthy fats, sardines and anchovies are packed with essential micronutrients.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
  • When pregnant, the body needs greater amounts of certain micronutrients to support the health of both the pregnant person and the fetus.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Both chicken and turkey breast are healthy choices, with turkey coming just slightly ahead in terms of micronutrients.
    — Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Spinach Spinach’s big, leafy greens contain carotenoids, micronutrients that have been linked to a reduction in breast cancer risk.
    — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Avoid restrictive diets that cut out foods high in both macronutrients and micronutrients.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The lovely color, though, is natural and comes from carotenoids, a valuable micronutrient.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Foods high in protein, fiber, and certain micronutrients can support blood sugar control.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Nutrition Butternut squash is low in fat and sodium and packed with fiber and micronutrients.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Nutrition Butternut squash is low in fat and sodium and packed with fiber and micronutrients.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Throw in fresh spinach and tomatoes for fiber and valuable micronutrients, along with a spoonful of tahini or a dash of high-quality olive oil for healthy fats.
    — Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026

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