Micronutrient Deficiency
	u Called “micronutrients” because they are needed in only miniscule amounts, these substances are the “magic wands” that enable the body to produce enzymes, hormones and other substances essential for proper growth and development. u As tiny as the amounts are, the consequences of their absence are severe. Their lack represents a major threat to the health and development of populations the world over, particularly to preschool children and pregnant women in low- income countries.