question: What is the term used to describe the minerals and vitamins that are not needed for providing the body with energy but are still essential for good health?
distractor3: non-energetic nutrients
distractor1: salts
distractor2: pigments
correct_answer: micronutrients
support: Micronutrients are nutrients the body needs in relatively small amounts. They include minerals and vitamins. These nutrients don’t provide the body with energy, but they are still essential for good health.