Micronutrients

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The
building blocks for good health.

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Vitamins and minerals, also called micronutrients,

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Vital to healthy development,
disease prevention, and wellbeing.

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Micronutrients

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Play an important role in
energy production, hemoglobin synthesis,
maintenance of bone health, adequate
immune function, and protection of body
against oxidative damage. They assist
with synthesis and repair of muscle tissue
during recovery from exercise and injury.

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Micronutrients

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lnvolved in a number of
crucial processes in the body. They play a
vital role in our metabolism as they
modulate enzyme activity and help the
body maintains healthy tissues. Also, reduce the amount of
free radicals in the body.

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Micronutrients

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Vitamins and minerals
needed by the body in very small amounts.
However, their impact on a body’s health
are critical, and deficiency in any of them
can cause severe and even life threatening condition

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Micronutrients

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is a mineral that the body needs for
growth and development.

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Iron

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is important for normal vision, the
immune system, reproduction, and growth
and development. Found naturally in many
foods and is added to some foods, such as
milk and cereal.

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Vitamin A

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is a nutrient you need for good
health. It helps your body absorb calcium,
one of the main building blocks for strong
bones.

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Vitamin D

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is a mineral found in some foods. The
body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones.
These hormones control the body’s
metabolism and many other important
functions.

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Iodine

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is a B-vitamin that is naturally
present in many foods. Your body needs
folate to make DNA and other genetic
material.

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Folate

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it helps your immune system fight off
invading bacteria and viruses. A nutrient that
people need to stay healthy. Zinc is found in
cells throughout the body.

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Zinc

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THE CONSEQUENCES
OF MICRONUTRIENT
DEFICIENCIES

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Micronutrient deficiencies can cause visible and dangerous health conditions,
but they can also lead to less clinically notable reductions in energy level,
mental clarity and overall capacity. This can lead to reduced educational
outcomes, reduced work productivity and increased risk from other diseases
and health conditions.

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Most common micronutrient deficiencies in the world.

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Deficiencies in iron, vitamin A, and iodine are the most common around the world, particularly in children and pregnant women. Low- and middle-income counties bear the disproportionate burden of micronutrient deficiencies.

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are nutrients required by organisms throughout life in small quantities to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

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Micronutrients

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refer to vitamins and minerals.

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Micronutrients

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are organic compounds made by plants and animals which can be broken down by heat, acid, or air.

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Vitamins

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are inorganic, exist in soil or water, and cannot be broken down.

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Minerals

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Types of Micronutrients

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water-soluble, fat-soluble, macrominerals, and trace minerals.

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The Two Categorize of Vitamins

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water-soluble, fat-soluble

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The Two Types of Minerals

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macrominerals, and trace minerals.

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Most vitamins dissolve in water and are therefore known as water-soluble. They’re not easily stored in your body and get flushed out with urine when consumed in excess.

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Water-Soluble

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They’re best absorbed when consumed alongside a source of fat.

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Fat-Soluble

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are needed in larger amounts than trace minerals in order to perform their specific roles in your body.
Example is Calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, sulfur, potassium, sodium, and chloride

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Macrominerals

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are needed in smaller amounts than macrominerals but still enable important functions in your body.
Examples:
Iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, manganese, molybdenum, iodine, and selenium.

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Trace Minerals

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Vitamin A

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meats, fish, carrots, mangoes, sweet potatoes.

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B Vitamins

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meats, seafood, grains, eggs, milk/dairy

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Vitamin C

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citrus, tomatoes, peppers, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries

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Vitamin D

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salmon, mushrooms, sunlight

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Vitamin E

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sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts tomatoes, olive oil

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Vitamin K

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leafy greens, broccoli, fermented foods

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Magnesium

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dark leafy greens, almonds, whole grains, dark chocolate

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Calcium

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dark leafy greens, dairy, figs, almonds

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Potassium

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potatoes, avocados, milk, dried fruits

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Sodium

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sea salt, or Himalayan salt meats, seafood, eggs, dairy

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Chloride

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sea salt, tomatoes, seaweed, celery, olives

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Sulfur

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eggs, cruciferous veggies, meats

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Phosphorous

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dairy, tofu, nuts/seeds, meats and seafood