HealthMicronutrients are beneficial, but a balanced diet is better
Eating too much of the wrong foods is known to contribute to health problems such as chronic illness, heart disease and obesity. The discussion now also considers whether some modern farming practices have “diluted” the micronutrients found in fruit and vegetables. Micronutrients can be beneficial, but the central message is that they should not displace a balanced diet. Good nutrition therefore involves looking beyond individual nutrients and maintaining overall dietary balance.
Micronutrients are beneficial, but a balanced diet is better
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