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Vegetarian athletes must carefully plan their diets to consume adequate energy and nutrients. Ovo (only eggs included), Lacto (o ...
Vitamin A deficiency
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Carrots?Nooooooooo!That’s me as a kid. I liked the color of a carrot and I could choose for a frock. But I would never eat ...
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B12 Deficiency Widespread
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A new study from Tufts University in Boston has found that about four out of ten people in the U.S. are nutritionally deficient ...
Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Micronutrient - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Iron-deficiency Anemia results in one out of four maternal deaths in the ... Some consider sulfur a micronutrient, but it is listed here as a macronutrient. ...
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High levels of alcohol intake, especially if coupled with a poor diet, lead to B6 (thiamin) deficiency and severe neurological problems.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Low B12 causes pernicious anemia. This disorder can be caused by inadequate diet, or by poor absorption of B12.
Hypervitaminosis
Too much folate masks B12 deficiency
If you are deficient in B12, large doses of folate obscure the signs of B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia).
Iron
Iron deficiency causes anemia
Excess blood loss can cause iron deficiency. Women who have heavy periods may need supplemental iron;.
A (retinol)
Causes of vitamin A deficiency
Occurs with fat-digestion problems -- such as certain pancreatic conditions, Crohn's, and Celiac (Sprue).
Vitamin A deficiency
Hypovitaminosis A causes night blindness. It is rarely seen in the U.S.
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