Know how: vitamins and minerals

Article Abstract:

Some sections of the UK population may not be eating in such a way as to fulfill their nutritional requirements. These include people with learning disabilities, the homeless and those on a low income. People in these groups may require nutritional supplements, but they should also be encouraged to adopt a healthy, balanced and varied diet. People with AIDS and HIV need increased levels of micronutrients, while vegetarians and vegans should be encouraged to eat plant proteins equal in quality to animal proteins.

Prevention, Malnutrition

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Know how ... vitamins and minerals

Article Abstract:

Children, aged 1-12, have relatively high requirements of vitamins and minerals, and are at risk of deficiency due to poor appetites, external pressures or lack of nutritional knowledge. Children's daily requirements of calcium, iron, zinc and vitamins A and D are presented, together with indications of deficiency, deficiency risk factors in children, and dietary suggestions.

Evaluation, Causes of, Pediatric diseases, Children, Food and nutrition, Nutrition disorders, Vitamin D in human nutrition, Nutritional aspects, Vitamin D, Calcium (Nutrient), Zinc in the body, Zinc (Nutrient), Vitamin C, Calcium, Dietary, Iron deficiency diseases in children, Iron deficiency diseases, Vitamin C in human nutrition

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Know how vitamins and minerals

Article Abstract:

Eating healthily, drinking moderately, restricting stress and taking physical activity are important for health. Supplementary vitamins and minerals can be taken, but with reference to the UK Dietary Reference Values. Failure to follow guidelines for healthy eating can result in cancer, strokes and heart disease.

Health aspects, United Kingdom, Nutrition

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