Folate Everyone needs folate (vitamin B9) to make new cells every day. Folate is essential in the earliest days of fetal growth for healthy development of the brain and spine. Folic acid
Zinc Zinc promotes immune functions and helps people resist infectious diseases including diarrhea, pneumonia and malaria. Zinc is also needed for healthy pregnancies. Globally, 17.3% of the population is at
Iodine Iodine is required during pregnancy and infancy for the infant’s healthy growth and cognitive development9. Globally an estimated 1.8 billion people have insufficient iodine intake. Iodine content in most
Vitamin D Vitamin D builds strong bones by helping the body absorb calcium. This helps protect older adults from osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency causes bone diseases, including rickets in children
Iron Iron is critical for motor and cognitive development. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the consequences of iron deficiency3. Iron deficiency is a leading cause of anemia which
Micronutrient Facts Micronutrients, often referred to as vitamins and minerals, are vital to healthy development, disease prevention, and wellbeing. With the exception of vitamin D, micronutrients are not produced in the
Vitamins and minerals, also called micronutrients, are the building blocks for good health. People who do not have enough of these essential nutrients develop micronutrient malnutrition, which can be devastating. Consequences include serious
Even modest weight loss can mean big benefits Even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight is likely to produce health benefits, such
What is healthy weight loss? It’s natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to
Physical Activity How much physical activity you need depends mostly on your age. Preschool-aged children (ages 3 through 5 years) should be physically active throughout the day for growth and development.