 Microneutrient deficiency is a major issue among the elderly population, who may be more susceptible due to their reliance on ready meals of varying nutritional quality. Policies should be implemented to ensure that micronutrients and phytochemicals of known nutritional value are retained when preparing ready meals. Additionally, increased awareness of the importance of micronutrients for health and clearer labelling of the micronutrient content of ready meals could help people make better choices regarding their food intake. Professional ready meal services monitored by nutritionists and dietitians could also provide a solution to this problem. This article was authored by Richard Hoffman.