Understanding Micronutrients: Why are calcium and iron called micronutrients?
                                
                                
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                                Over half of all adults in some countries fail to consume adequate calcium from food sources, highlighting a global micronutrient challenge. Understanding **why are calcium and iron called micronutrients** is crucial, as it clarifies their essential, high-impact roles despite being needed in relatively small quantities.