Regular dietary intake matters; B12 can be stored longer.
VITAMIN DETAIL
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A
FAT-SOLUBLE
Vitamin A
Fat-solubleVision + immunity
Supports normal vision, immune function and cell development.
FOOD SOURCES
Carrots, sweet potato, spinach and other leafy greens; eggs, dairy and some animal foods.
LOW INTAKE
Low intake can impair vision and immune function.
GROWFIT NOTE
Food tracking can help you understand intake and patterns; it does not by itself diagnose a vitamin or mineral deficiency.
ESSENTIAL MINERALS
Small amounts. Major responsibilities.
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MINERALS15core nutrients
FeIron
CaCalcium
MgMagnesium
KPotassium
ZnZinc
IIodine
NaSodium
PPhosphorus
SeSelenium
CuCopper
MnManganese
ClChloride
SSulfur
MoMolybdenum
CrChromium
Fe
Trace MINERAL
Iron
Trace mineralTrace mineral
Helps make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, and supports normal energy metabolism.
FOOD SOURCES
Lentils, beans, leafy greens, meat, eggs and fortified foods.
LOW INTAKE
Low intake can contribute to iron deficiency and, in some people, iron-deficiency anemia.
GROWFIT NOTE
Food tracking can help you understand intake and patterns; it does not by itself diagnose a vitamin or mineral deficiency.
INDIA · NUTRITION
One country. Many nutrition challenges.
India faces multiple nutrition challenges at the same time: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight and obesity, and diet-related chronic disease.
Malnutrition is bigger than being underweight.It can include deficiencies, excesses and imbalances in energy and nutrient intake.
67.1%Children 6–59 months with anemiaNFHS-5 · 2019–2157.2%Women 15–49 with anemiaNFHS-5 · 2019–2135.5%Children under 5 stuntedNFHS-5 · 2019–2119.3%Children under 5 wastedNFHS-5 · 2019–21
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