What is micronutrient fortification? ARTICLE
DEFINE Micronutrients are small compounds needed in minimum amounts to enable
BY
CHEF PHILLIP
MACROMINERALS
MICROMINERALS
Needed in larger
Needed in only
amounts and
trace amounts and
include the
include the
following:
following:
and other substances essential for healthy growth and development.
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FORTIFICATION Occurs when nutrients are added to food at higher levels than what the
the body to produce enzymes, hormones
AGUIRRE
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Copper
Phosphorus
Iodine
Sodium
Zinc
Potassium
Fluorine
original food provides. This is done to address micronutrient deficiencies.
