More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study. It is the ...

A recent study reveals that social isolation and loneliness are linked to lower intake of essential micronutrients in older adults, raising concerns about their impact on healthy aging and the need ...

Micronutrients are defined as nutrients that are essential for health and survival, but in trace amounts. They are categorized as water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and trace minerals (required in ...

A large cross-sectional study of Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes reveals that alcohol intake may shape dietary patterns and micronutrient intake differently across age and sex groups, with ...

In the world of health and wellness, calorie counting has been the dominant approach for decades. Many people meticulously track their daily intake, believing that consuming fewer calories leads to ...

Children ages two to eight years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions (Alaska, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawai‘i, Marshall Islands, ...

Maternal and child nutrition during pregnancy and up to two years of age are critical for a child’s future. One important aspect of good nutrition in this period is the ability to supply adequate and ...

Credit: Thinkstock Micronutrient deficiencies can lead to serious complications in patients with chronic kidney disease, potentially limiting the effectiveness of low-protein, plant-based diets ...

Micronutrient deficiencies are rife across Europe, according to Royal DSM, which laments only a ‘small percentage’ of food is fortified with vitamins and minerals. Europeans consume sufficient ...