There is nothing micro-about a Micronutrient Deficiency

In Kenya, both children and adults are prone to iron, vitamin A and zinc deficiency. [iStockphoto]

According to the World Health Organisation, more than 2 billion people over the world are affected by micronutrient deficiencies, and the bulk of that number is in developing countries.

Micronutrients account for approximately 7 per cent of the global disease burden, and they play a key role in the growth and development of the whole family.