{"id":1500723,"date":"2024-11-06T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/?p=1500723"},"modified":"2024-11-06T12:45:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T17:45:00","slug":"americas-most-common-nutrient-deficiencies-and-how-to-spot-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/americas-most-common-nutrient-deficiencies-and-how-to-spot-them\/1500723\/","title":{"rendered":"America’s Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies And How To Spot Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

America’s Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies And How To Spot Them<\/span><\/p>\n

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This infographic, via Visual Capitalist’s Pallavi Rao,<\/a> lists some of the American population\u2019s most common nutrient deficiencies along with the symptoms to spot them, and the sources of food they can be found in.<\/p>\n

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Data is sourced from the\u00a0Micronutrient Information Center<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0Oregon State University<\/strong>, accessed October, 2024. They studied how much of the population\u00a0falls below<\/strong>\u00a0the estimated average requirement (EAR) for each nutrient.<\/em><\/p>\n

The EAR is a threshold of dietary intake that meets the needs of half the healthy people in a specific age and gender group. The data in this chart is for adults aged 18 and older.<\/em><\/p>\n

Symptoms of Common Vitamin Deficiencies<\/h2>\n

Per the data, most Americans do not get enough calcium or\u00a0Vitamin D<\/strong>\u00a0from their diet. However, Vitamin D is particularly difficult to meet through diet alone, as the primary source is sunlight.<\/p>\n

Experts recommend at least 15 minutes in the sun per day, though people with darker skin tones may need more.<\/p>\n

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Deficiency results in aches and pains in the muscles and bones, fatigue, and even depression. Prolonged low levels can lead\u00a0to osteoporosis<\/a>\u2014where bones become brittle and fragile, and break easily, also a symptom of low\u00a0calcium<\/strong>\u00a0levels.<\/p>\n

While Vitamin D occurs naturally in mushrooms, beef, fish, and egg yolks, it\u2019s also added to milk, cereals, and certain foods like breakfast bars to help boost levels.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, it\u2019s estimated that around 50% of the population doesn\u2019t meet their\u00a0Vitamin A<\/strong>\u00a0dietary requirement. A lack of it lead to vision loss, skin issues, delayed wound healing, and infertility.<\/p>\n

In general, American diets are\u00a0energy-rich<\/strong>\u00a0and nutrient-poor, because of a heavy reliance on processed foods and carbohydrates. Dieticians recommend more nutrient-dense foods (fruits, vegetables, certain meats, eggs, dairy, and whole grains) to meet all requirements.<\/p>\n

How else are these diets impacting the population? Check out\u00a0The Countries with the Highest Obesity Rates<\/a>, where America ranks 15th on the list.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tyler Durden<\/a><\/span>
\nWed, 11\/06\/2024 – 07:45<\/span><\/p>\n

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