BACKGROUND Globally, there is evidence that three micronutrients deficiencies are of public health concern among children. They are vitamin A, iodine and iron deficiencies. Communities particularly affected are those in situations where poverty, unemployment, civil unrest, war and exploitation remain endemic. Malnutrition is an impediment to productivity, economic growth and poverty eradication...

MICRONUTRIENTS AND OBESITY Obesity is a complex, multi-faceted, chronic disease involving social, environmental, genetic, physiological, metabolic, behavioral and psychological components. It is the second leading cause of preventable death in America, second only to cigarette smoking, and increases risks of illness from over 30 medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, infer...

Micronutrient deficiencies continue to be a major public health concern worldwide with many South Asian countries suffering a significant proportion of the global burden. A lack of nationally representative data on micronutrient deficiencies hampers sustained action to address the problem. Using data on the national food supply produced by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nat...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis (TB), and helminthic infections are among the commonest public health problems in the sub-Saharan African countries like Ethiopia. Multiple micronutrient deficiencies also known as the "hidden hunger" are common in people living in these countries either playing a role in their pathogenesis or as consequences. This results in a vicious cycle of m...

BACKGROUND Studies report frequent micronutrient deficiencies after bariatric surgery, but less is known about micronutrient levels of pregnant women after bariatric surgery. OBJECTIVE To prospectively evaluate micronutrient levels and supplement intake in pregnancy following bariatric surgery. DESIGN A multicenter prospective cohort study including women with restrictive or malabsorptive t...

MICRONUTRIENTS AND OBESITY Obesity is a complex, multi-faceted, chronic disease involving social, environmental, genetic, physiological, metabolic, behavioral and psychological components. It is the second leading cause of preventable death in America, second only to cigarette smoking, and increases risks of illness from over 30 medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, infer...

Only very small quantities of vitamins and minerals are needed for human health but deficiencies can have disproportionately large, often life-threatening, effects. Micronutrient deficiencies lead to a vicious cycle of malnutrition and infection in poorly nourished populations. Fortification of staple foods is the cheapest, most efficient and most effective way to supply large populations with ...

Global data indicate a high prevalence of hidden hunger among population. Deficiencies of certain micronutrients such as folic acid, iodine, iron, and vitamin A have long lasting effects on growth and development and therefore have been a National priority from many decades. The strategy implemented so far limits to the use of supplemental sources or fortified foods in alleviating the burden of...

Adequate intakes of micronutrients are required for the immune system to function efficiently. Micronutrient deficiency suppresses immunity by affecting innate, T cell mediated and adaptive antibody responses, leading to dysregulation of the balanced host response. This situation increases susceptibility to infections, with increased morbidity and mortality. In turn, infections aggravate micron...

BACKGROUND Although morbid obesity is related to excess of energy and macronutrient intake, it does not rule out the presence of micronutrient deficiencies. The aim of this study was to evaluate food intake and the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in a group of morbidly obese women seeking bariatric surgery. METHODS A total of 103 morbidly obese women were studied prior to bariatric s...