Why Are Micronutrients Referred to as Global Hidden Hunger

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why are micronutrients referred to as global hidden hunger?

• A)Because micronutrients are required in very small amounts.
• B)Deficiencies of micronutrient are visually less obvious than macronutrient deficiencies.
• C)Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are less poorly understood than protein and energy malnutrition.
• D)Macronutrient deficiencies are more common than micronutrient deficiencies.

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