Why Are Vitamins and Minerals Sometimes Called Micronutrients

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why are vitamins and minerals sometimes called micronutrients? 

• A) The body requires only small amounts of them daily. 
• B) They provide only small amounts of energy for the human body. 
• C) They do not contain carbon. 
• D) They are fat-soluble. 
• E) They must be obtained from food sources.

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Definitions:

Bowlby

John Bowlby was a British psychologist and psychiatrist known for developing attachment theory, which describes the dynamics of long-term relationships between humans.

Secure Attachment

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Caregiver

An individual responsible for attending to the needs and wellbeing of another person, often in contexts of health care, child care, or elder care.

Fearful Temperament

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