Micronutrients
Topic: Fundamentals
The vitamins and minerals the body needs in small amounts. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble and stored in the body, so an excess can build up; the B vitamins and vitamin C are water-soluble. Iron, iodine, calcium and zinc are key minerals. In Türkiye, the Ministry of Health gives vitamin D to infants and pregnant women and iron to pregnant women; deficiencies can cause fatigue, anemia and poor growth.
- Also known as:
- Vitamins and minerals
- In Turkish:
- Mikro besin öğeleri
What does Micronutrients mean?
Micronutrients is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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