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Most People Don't Reach Micronutrient Requirements Through Food Alone

In developed countries, many people are lacking in important nutrients due to high intake of low-nutrition foods.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Nov 20, 2023
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Most adolescents are not getting adequate nutrient intake from diet alone — a finding confirmed from other studies in developed countries such as Spain, France, Portugal and Germany

  • Three-quarters of adolescents consumed less than 54% of the recommended amounts of healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and dairy products

  • Nearly three-quart…

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