The importance of micronutrients and water in the diet: a brief presentation

  • Lucio Marques Vieira-Souza Departamento de Corpo e Movimento Humano, Curso de Educação Física, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais-UEMG, Passos-MG, Brasil; Departamento de Ciências Biomédicas e Saúde, Curso de Nutrição, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais-UEMG, Passos-MG, Brasil.
  • Frederick Conte Barbosa Departamento de Ciências Biomédicas e Saúde, Curso de Nutrição, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais-UEMG, Passos-MG, Brasil.
  • Gislaine Ferreira Nogueira Departamento de Ciências Biomédicas e Saúde, Curso de Nutrição, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais-UEMG, Passos-MG, Brasil.
Keywords: Body, Nutrition, Food

Abstract

The aim was to review the literature on the importance of micronutrients and water in the diet. Articles were searched on and Pubmed between the years 2013 to 2023. Micronutrients play a primary role in human metabolism and physiology; in maintaining, optimizing health and preventing disease and adequate intake is essential to maintain the body's homeostasis and its physiological functioning. In the case of water, it forms the basis for food production and the sustainable use of this resource is essential to ensure long-term productivity and build resilient capacity in food systems. Therefore, it is concluded that these compounds are essential for the maintenance of the human organism.

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Published
2024-08-06
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Vieira-Souza, L. M., Barbosa, F. C., & Nogueira, G. F. (2024). The importance of micronutrients and water in the diet: a brief presentation. Brazilian Journal of Obesity, Nutrition and Weight Loss, 18(115), 866-872. Retrieved from https://www.rbone.com.br/index.php/rbone/article/view/2454
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Vol. 18 No. 115 (2024)
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Scientific Articles - Review

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