Micronutrients are defined as nutrients that are essential for health and survival, but in trace amounts. They are categorized as water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and trace minerals (required in ...

From AI-powered food image recognition to WHO’s micronutrient survey tools, nutrition tracking is evolving fast. These innovations promise more precise data and less guesswork, helping both ...

More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study. It is the ...

A recent study reveals that social isolation and loneliness are linked to lower intake of essential micronutrients in older adults, raising concerns about their impact on healthy aging and the need ...

In the world of health and wellness, calorie counting has been the dominant approach for decades. Many people meticulously track their daily intake, believing that consuming fewer calories leads to ...

A large cross-sectional study of Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes reveals that alcohol intake may shape dietary patterns and micronutrient intake differently across age and sex groups, with ...

Maternal and child nutrition during pregnancy and up to two years of age are critical for a child’s future. One important aspect of good nutrition in this period is the ability to supply adequate and ...

Fresh research suggests the planetary health diet does not provide enough vitamins and minerals – including iron, zinc, calcium and vitamin B12 – to nourish the global population due to its low amount ...

Food isn’t just energy, it’s nutrition as well. And new research revealed that much of the world isn’t getting its vitamins. More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of ...