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What are the Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies?
- 6:37, 12th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Diet and Nutrition
- Deficiencies
Nutrients are necessary for our good health, and you can only have them if you eat a balanced diet. But the modern types of diets lack several nutrients, which leads to different deficiencies. Read on to find out the common deficiencies you can face.
Iron deficiency- This affects more than 25% of people in the world and the number is rising. Studies also show that almost 42% of young, pregnant women and 30% of menstruating women are more likely to suffer from iron deficiencies. Anemia is the most usual consequence of this deficiency. The symptoms generally include a weakened brain function and immune system, weakness and tiredness.
Iodine deficiency- Do you know that almost one-third of the population is affected by iodine deficiency? Iodine is important for a proper thyroid function and production of the hormone, thyroid. An enlarged thyroid gland is noticed due to lack of iodine in the body, which is commonly referred to as Goitre. This results in weight gain, shortness of breath and an increase in the heart rate. In children, severe iodine deficiency can lead to abnormalities and mental retardation.
Vitamin D deficiency- This deficiency is usually not visible as the symptoms take time to emerge over the years. The cholesterol in the skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to the sunlight. Thus, people who have less sun exposure are more likely to develop Vitamin D deficiency. The sufferer experiences weakness in muscles and bone loss, besides developing an increased chance of bone fracture.
Calcium deficiency- When there is a lack of calcium in your diet, the bones release calcium, which results in osteoporosis, identified by fragile and extremely soft bones.
These are some of the nutritional deficiencies that are faced by people. If you have been diagnosed with iodine deficiency in the recent past, rush to seek a physician’s help. Or, talk to a specialist at Curedit about the same.
