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14 Most Common Vitamin Deficiencies

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14 Most Common Vitamin Deficiencies

10% of the U.S. population has a vitamin deficiency; learn why the most prevalent deficiencies occur. According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, “Although the majority of Americans consume sufficient amounts of most nutrients, some nutrients are consumed by many individuals in amounts below the Estimated Average Requirement or Adequate Intake levels. These include potassium, dietary fiber, choline, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A, D, E, and C. Iron also is underconsumed by adolescent girls and women ages 19 to 50 years.” It’s important to remember that a vitamin or mineral deficiency is an extreme state. It’s entirely possible to have inadequate levels...

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