Micronutrient

Question: What are the current micronutrient deficiencies in the United States?

Answer: Try this website: www.who.int/nutrition/topics/ vad/en/index.html

Question: method for analyze micronutrient in food? how to determine the composition of micronutrient in food. micronutrient such as ferum,iodine etc. what type of equipment and chemical reagent needed.

Answer: I think this paper will be helpful : 1.Macro- and micro-nutrients and their bioavailability in polish herbal medicaments Anna Leśniewicz, Katarzyna Jaworska and Wieslaw Żyrnicki, Wroclaw University of Technology, Chemistry Department, Analytical Chemistry Division, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland Received 23 March 2005; revised 22 August 2005; accepted 22 August 2005. Available online 17 October 2005. Abstract Several polish herbal medicaments were studied to determine trace elements and their bioavailable forms by the use of the ICP-AES method. The contents of Al, B, Ba, Bi, Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Ni, P, Pb, Se, Si, Ti, V and Zn were determined. The total concentrations were measured in samples mineralised with concentrated nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide in a microwave system. The one-step extraction was applied, using, as extractants: deionised water, diluted hydrochloric acid and buffer solution containing pepsin. Efficiencies of the leaching versus time were investigated. The extraction efficiencies were analysed, taking into account bioavailability of elements under conditions simulating digestion processes in the alimentary system. The contents of the examined elements in prescribed amounts of medication, were compared to the nutritional requirements and daily permissible dose. The results are considered in terms of the utility of the natural herbal medicaments as a source of minerals indispensable for proper functioning of the human organism. Some points of merit (precision of measurements, accuracy by Standard Reference Material analysis) are also considered. 2. The analysis of micronutrients in the diet Authors: Coultate T.P.1; Sumar S.2; Davies F.G.3 Source: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 95, Number 1, 1995 , pp. 28-30(3) Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Abstract: Provides an overview of the analytical methods used to quantify micronutrients (metals, non-metals and vitamins) present in food. Considers the principles of the methods of analysis employed. Keywords: Diet; Nutrition Affiliations: 1: Principal Lecturer in Food Biochemistry 2: Senior Lecturer in Food Analysis and Composition 3: Reader/Head of the Nutrition Research Centre, all at South Bank University, London

Question: What is the factor that separates nutrients into the "macronutrient" category from the "micronutrient" categor? chemical composition of nutrient amount needed in diet importance in diet physical properties of nutrient

Answer: For Plants there is no uniform consensus on the classification of nutrients into macro and micro. Commercial products often classify N, P & K as macro and the remainder as micro; or, they may classify N, P and K as primary. Ca, Mg and S as secondary and the remainder as micro. The fertilizer "numbers" represent percentages by weight of N (Nitrogen), P (Phosphorous) and K (Potassium) in the product. Plant Physiologists classify nutrients as follows: Macronutrients -- major requirement *Carbon *Non-Mineral Nutrients obtained from Carbon Dioxide and Water *Hydrogen *Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorous Calcium Potassium Sulphur Magnesium Iron Micronutrients Manganese Boron Copper Zinc Molybdenum Chlorine Cobalt* *Essential for plants which host nitrogen fixing bacteria

Question: Is chlorine a macronutrient, micronutrient, or a non-nutrient? help

Answer: It is a macronutrient. It is needed in large quantities for functions like digestion (stomach acid) and sweating.

Question: micronutrient experiments? what are the experiments to determine micronutrient in plant and soil? what are the chemical methods to determine micronurients in plant and soil. explain the methods as well.

Answer: To determine the need for a specific micronutrient, the plants of interest are planted in a sterile non-nutrient medium. A complete nutrient solution is prepared except for the micronutrient to be studied. The experimental group is allowed to grow in the nutrient solution along with a set of control plants that have complete nutrient solution. Plants are examined for the amount of growth, signs of deficiency, flowering, fruit and seed production for both groups. There are chemical methods to determine the presences and the amount of micronutrients in soil.

Question: is silver consider as trace metal which is micronutrient for human?

Answer: Silver is not used in body metabolism, hence is not considered a trace element. The heaviest element (I think) which is used in metabolism is selenium.

Question: i need details abt production & application of micronutrient glass?

Answer: Firstly is a page about what micronutrients are. Second is a patent on the production of MN glass. Third is a short article about the subject (look down the page). The concept is simple. Trace elements necessary for plant growth are added to a glass mixture, which is formed into granules. These granules are added to soil, and they slowly let out the trace elements, helping the plants to grow. The granules are also known a fritted trace element, or FTE, fertilizer. The google search at the bottom is for Fritted Trace Elements.

Question: is calcium in foods a macronutrient or micronutrient?

Answer: Its micronutrient. The macro nutrients are protein, carbs and fats.

Question: Micronutrient A, C, D ,E ,K. WHAT IS THE FUNCTION AND COMMON SOURCE OF THESE Micronutrient?

Answer: First, this isn't a math question. Second, go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_micronutrients Clicking on each of those links will explain the nutrients you're talking about.

Question: Micronutrient :Thiamin (B1) and Riboflavin (B2).? what are the function of these micronutrient and common sources

Answer: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec01/ch004/ch004a.html

Question: Spraying of plants with micronutrients is recommended.? What is this micronutrient? Is it beneficial to plants? They say it can be mixed with pesticides and sprayed. But what are the ingredients of these micronutrients.

Answer: Micronutrients are any nutrient plants need other than Nitrogen, Phosphorus, or Potasium (NPK). Commonly used ones are Magnesiun, Sulfur, copper, Calcium, Iron. Usually they come as ionic compounds (salts, but NOT "salt"). It is helpful to the plants. What you are asking about is "Foliar Feeding" and is a good way to get food into the plant tissues quickly. Perhaps that is the thing to look up. There are a lot of details... It can be done while spraying pesticides. But, generally do not use pesticides. Mixing chemicals can be tricky. If you are mixing micros with pesticide niether one may end up working. Or you may get some extra nasty poison. Do NOT mix things you don't understand how to use. Whoever is giving you information needs to be more complete in explaining things.

Question: If you had to pick a single food for the rest of your life, what would you pick? What would you choose that wouldn't make you go absolutely nuts from eating it all day, every day? This assumes that you are also allowed vitamin and mineral supplements to assure micronutrient sufficiency, and all the water you want. Yes, compound foods are fine, such as the below-mentioned breakfast cereal and milk, or king crab legs and butter, as long as they inherently go together in the same mouthful. :)

Answer: Pizza. There are tons of different topings and a few different choices for the crust. At least I wouldn't burn out within the 1st day.

Question: About how much would it cost to make a potting mix using these ingredients? Roughly how much would it cost for these ingredients. I'm thinking about making my own soil mixture. This is what the recipe calls for: 5 parts partially composted pine bark fines 1 part sphagnum peat moss 1-2 parts perlite dolomite lime (level tablespoon per gallon, or 1/2 cup per cubic foot) Controlled release fertilizer Micronutrient powder Thank you.

Answer: A rough estimate is $4-$5 per cu.ft., based on buying the first 3 items in bulk of say 2-3 cu.ft. bags. I make my own potting mix and buy the ingredients at either Home Depot or OSH (the old Orchard Supply Hardware), the latter having slightly better prices and a better selection. I'm in California and instead of pine bark fines I use Redwood Soil Conditioner (finely ground redwood bark and wastes) mixed 50-50 with OSH potting mix. While I have used composted pine bark in the past, I actually find that the redwood compost gives me better results. I also use the same mix for cactus and succulents, but with 20-25% of total volume of 3/8" red lava rock added. Get great plants, clearly superior to specialized commercial potting mixes and cheaper to boot.

Question: Wanted: Manufacturer or Supplier for Fritted Trace Elements (FTE) fertilizer? I'm not sure whether these micronutrient products are still in the market (especially in Canada). Any hints welcome!

Answer: you mean cow $h** ?

Question: Micronutrient : Riboflavin (B2)? ALSO THESE: -Niacin -Biotin -B6 -Folate -B12 -Potassium -Calcium -Magnesium -Phosphorous -Iron -Zinc -Selenium -

Answer: eat more vegetables, that will help

Question: Micronutrient :Thiamin (B1)?

Answer: idk Try asking in medicine, you will get better answers there. This is Travel:other United States good luck:)