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The health economic benefits of
adequate micronutrient intakes
AN EXCERPT FROM “TOPIC OF THE MONTH….” ON NUTRI-FACTS
January 2013 - Humans require an adequate intake of micronutrients in order to maintain normal bodily function. Though it is possible
to obtain sufficient doses from a healthy diet, proper micronutrient nutrition is not always possible, especially in low- and middleincome countries. In developed countries, national intake surveys have shown inadequate micronutrient status for vulnerable
population groups, such as children, women during pregnancy and lactation, the elderly, and people who are ill, as well as for
young to middle-aged adults who make unhealthy food and other lifestyle-related choices that become risk factors. Micronutrient
deficiencies and long-term insufficient intakes are associated with adverse health effects ranging from severe birth defects to
chronic diseases. The costs of treating these health implications, as well as the productivity lost due to micronutrient deficiencyrelated morbidity and mortality, have been found in various studies to be economically significant. Interventions aimed at correcting
insufficient micronutrient intakes have been generally proven cost effective.
Read more at http://www.nutri-facts.org
NUTRI-FACTS is a high-quality web-based information source about essential micronutrients for consumers, healthcare professionals
and media representatives. NUTRI-FACTS offers scientifically substantiated facts and the latest news on vitamins, carotenoids and
other micronutrients
NUTRI-FACTS translates latest research into quickly accessible and understandable
information, helping you to find your way around the fascinating and
complex world of micronutrients.
NUTRI-FACTS is an initiative of DSM Nutritional Products, which is
dedicated to providing you with non-commercial, balanced
scientific information in several languages. The initiative is
supported by an external Scientific Advisory Board of international
nutrition experts.
Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech - January/February 2013 - Vol. 24(1)
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