What are common Nutrition Deficiency in Women? Know Healthy Eating Habits and its need. Watch Video

Deficiencies of Nutrients is a common concern for women of all age groups. Lack of Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, folic acid and other deficiencies are common in ladies and lead to several health problems. In this special video Nutritionist And Public Health Expert Swati Bathwal shares the details of healthy eating habits and how women can keep a track on their nutritional deficiency. 

What is Deficiency of Nutrition? 

Nutritional deficiency occurs in the human body when the body doesn't get the required amount of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. The lack of nutrients in  daily diet and food intake  can lead to nutritional deficiency like anemia. So in order to stay healthy and properly functioning of all organs, the body requires vitamins and other nutrients.

Most common Nutrient deficiencies in Women

Here are the most common nutritional deficiencies found in women of every age group- 

• Iodine- Human body needs around 150 to 150 micrograms (mcg) of iodineTrusted Source in diets every day.

• Vitamin D- Women up to 70 years old need 600 international units (IUs) of vitamin D daily. 

• Calcium- Humans of 50 and under need 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium a day. Vitamin D and Calcium work together to make bones stronger. 

• Iron- Women ages 19 to 50 need about 18 mg of iron a day. Since Women menstruate, they need more Iron in their blood. 

• Vitamin B-12- This vitamin is important for making red blood cells, promoting healthy digestion, and promoting neurological function. So you need more B-12. Women of age 14 and up need 2.4 mcg of vitamin B-12Trusted Source a day.

• Folate- Humans from 13 years  and old should get about 400 to 600 micrograms.