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Micronutrients & recovery
Calcium, iron, vitamin A, and zinc are the micronutrients with the lowest levels of adequate estimated intake globally, with strong regional variations in which specific nutrients are most deficient.
Focus on ensuring adequate intake of calcium, iron, vitamin A, and zinc, as these are the most commonly deficient nutrients globally. Tailor your diet to address specific regional deficiencies (e.g., iron and vitamin A in South Asia, calcium and folate in Southeast Asia).
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At the global level, micronutrients with the lowest levels of adequate estimated intake are calcium, iron, vitamin A, and zinc, but there are strong differences between countries and regions.
Why this rating
Based on comprehensive global modeling of 14 micronutrients.
Source
Global trends in dietary micronutrient supplies and estimated prevalence of inadequate intakes
Ty Beal et al. · PLoS ONE · 2017
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