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5 Essential Nutrients Every Woman From 25-45 Age Must Have: Expert Shares
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5 Essential Nutrients Every Woman From 25-45 Age Must Have: Expert Shares

[ad_1] The nutritional needs of women differ drastically from men, especially during their reproductive years. During 25-45 years of age, women often juggle multiple responsibilities, including career, family, and personal pursuits, which can lead to neglecting their own nutritional needs. However, many Indian women in this age group remain unaware of the crucial role that specific nutrients play in maintaining their health. While speaking to NDTV Food, Dr Sushma Singh, a PG resident from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at VMMC and Safadarjung Hospital, said, "Reproductive age group females are vulnerable to undernutrition, especially in lower socio-economic status." In fact, during the Poshan Summit 2023 held by outlet Onlymyhealth, it was revealed that malnutrition is risi...
National Nutrition Week 2022: How Deficiency Of Nutrients Affects Your Body?
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National Nutrition Week 2022: How Deficiency Of Nutrients Affects Your Body?

[ad_1] Every nutrient plays an important role in our body. Macro nutrients are the nutrients that our body needs in more quantity as compared to micronutrients but this does not make micronutrients any less important. Lack of nutrients in the body due to inadequate intake over a period of time results in deficiencies. Our body shows various signs for various nutrient deficiencies. They can be rectified by food or nutritional supplements as advised by doctor or qualified nutritionist.How the deficiencies affect our bodies is also differed by age. Let's see some common nutrients and how the lack of them affects us.1) Iron- Iron deficiency causes anemia, in which the number of your red blood cells and your blood's ability to carry oxygen drops. It is very common and causes fatigue and decre...