Micronutrient deficiency Micronutrient deficiency Micronutrient deficiency or dietary deficiency is not enough of one or more of the micronutrients required for optimal plant or animal health. In humans and other animals they include both vitamin deficiencies and mineral deficiencies, whereas in plants the term refers to deficiencies of essential trace minerals. Micronutrient deficiencies affect more than two billion people of all ages in both developing and industrialized countries. They are the cause of some diseases, exacerbate others and are recognized as having an important impact on worldwide health. Important micronutrients include iodine, iron, zinc, calcium, selenium, fluorine, and vitamins A, B, B,
Leave a Trace Leave a Trace "Leave a Trace" is a song by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches from their second studio album "Every Open Eye". It was released as the band's first official single on 17 July 2015 via Virgin and Goodbye Records. During an interview with "Pitchfork", Lauren Mayberry said of the song: "Leave a Trace" was streamed on the band's official SoundCloud page. The song received generally positive reviews. Luke Winstanley of "Clash" called the song "another highlight, outrageously infectious and immediate, all centred around a gentle but persistent bass pulse." Sam Shepherd of "musicOMH" felt it "finds Mayberry certain of