Malnutrition and Deficiencies

A physical state of unbalanced nutrition, malnutrition can mean undernutrition or overnutrition. Learn more, including how malnutrition can lead to deficiencies.

Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something? Recognizing Common Nutrient Inadequacies and Deficiencies

Malnutrition and Deficiencies

Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something? Common Nutrient Inadequacies and Deficiencies

The mention of nutrient deficiencies might conjure up images of third world countries, but the typical American diet also can leave big nutritional gaps. Learn about some nutrients that Americans often don't consume enough of.

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