Nutrition in UK Women

Nutrition in UK Women An overview of nutrition and the common nutritional deficiencies of women in the UK. Vitamin A Iron 9% of Women 25% of Women Are Deficient* Are Deficient* Vitamin A helps to form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue. If Lack of Iron results in Anaemia. Symptoms include tiredness, breathlessness & pale skin. Menstruating women, especially teenage girls (because they are still developing) are most at risk. It is vital during pregnancy. you don't get enough Vitamin A, you are more likely to get infectious diseases and have vision problems. Junk Food Selenium 32% of women 50% of women Are Overweight (In England) Are Deficient* Low nutrition foods high in sugar and fats are one thing Selenium is a trace element that is vital to immune system function. It is also an antioxidant. not deficient in most UK women's diet. Those with an Magnesium unhealthy diet may be more likely to suffer from nutritional deficiencies. 13% of women Are Deficient* Magnesium is an essential mineral for human nutrition. Vitamin C It helps transportation of the production of protein, contraction and relaxation of muscles and the energy, 16% of women function of certain enzymes. Are Deficient* Vitamin C is essential in the human diet. It helps to produce collagen, maintains the integrity of the skin, connective tissue, bone, Vitamin B2 8% of Women Are Deficient* and blood vessel walls. It also facilitates the absorption of Iron. Drinking alcohol and conforming to fad diets can increase the risk of deficiency. There is an increased need for this vitamin during pregnancy. Also known as Riboflavin, this vitamin is needed for glucose metabolism so your body can Obsidian Dawn produce energy from carbohydrates, normal red blood cell production and general body growth. *Based on women aged 19-64 this percentage falls below the Lower Reference Nutrient Intake (LNRI) for this nutrient. Sources: www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ndnsv3 | www.patient.co.uk/doctor/vitamin-c-defic iency | www.health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition | www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/hea Ithy_living/nutrition/dietary_iron.shtml | www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaemia-vitamin-b12-and-fola te-deficiency/pages/causes.aspx | pagb.co.uk/publications/pdfs/towardsahealthierbritain2010.pdf SimplySupplements Healthy living, made simpler! TM www.simplysupplements.co.uk Nutrition in UK Women An overview of nutrition and the common nutritional deficiencies of women in the UK. Vitamin A Iron 9% of Women 25% of Women Are Deficient* Are Deficient* Vitamin A helps to form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue. If Lack of Iron results in Anaemia. Symptoms include tiredness, breathlessness & pale skin. Menstruating women, especially teenage girls (because they are still developing) are most at risk. It is vital during pregnancy. you don't get enough Vitamin A, you are more likely to get infectious diseases and have vision problems. Junk Food Selenium 32% of women 50% of women Are Overweight (In England) Are Deficient* Low nutrition foods high in sugar and fats are one thing Selenium is a trace element that is vital to immune system function. It is also an antioxidant. not deficient in most UK women's diet. Those with an Magnesium unhealthy diet may be more likely to suffer from nutritional deficiencies. 13% of women Are Deficient* Magnesium is an essential mineral for human nutrition. Vitamin C It helps transportation of the production of protein, contraction and relaxation of muscles and the energy, 16% of women function of certain enzymes. Are Deficient* Vitamin C is essential in the human diet. It helps to produce collagen, maintains the integrity of the skin, connective tissue, bone, Vitamin B2 8% of Women Are Deficient* and blood vessel walls. It also facilitates the absorption of Iron. Drinking alcohol and conforming to fad diets can increase the risk of deficiency. There is an increased need for this vitamin during pregnancy. Also known as Riboflavin, this vitamin is needed for glucose metabolism so your body can Obsidian Dawn produce energy from carbohydrates, normal red blood cell production and general body growth. *Based on women aged 19-64 this percentage falls below the Lower Reference Nutrient Intake (LNRI) for this nutrient. Sources: www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ndnsv3 | www.patient.co.uk/doctor/vitamin-c-defic iency | www.health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition | www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/hea Ithy_living/nutrition/dietary_iron.shtml | www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaemia-vitamin-b12-and-fola te-deficiency/pages/causes.aspx | pagb.co.uk/publications/pdfs/towardsahealthierbritain2010.pdf SimplySupplements Healthy living, made simpler! TM www.simplysupplements.co.uk