Micronutrients include elements or groups needed by the body in order to survive. These elements or groups include vitamins and minerals. Micronutrients can be divided into four categories:
Nutrient molecules maintain/build human cells and tissue, power chemical reactions, and combat disease.
Micro nutrients can be divided into four categories:
water-soluble vitamins
fat-soluble vitamins
macrominerals
trace minerals.
Vitamins are organic compound which an organism requires but cannot synthesize by itself in the amount required.
Vitamins are organic compounds made by plants and animals which can be broken down by heat, acid or air. Where as, minerals are inorganic, found in soil or water and cannot be broken down.