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Micronutrient Deficiencies

Micronutrient deficiencies, sometimes termed hidden hunger, are states in which intake or bioavailability of essential vitamins or minerals is insufficient to meet physiological requirements, even when total energy intake appears adequate. The most prevalent and consequential deficiencies involve iron, iodine, vitam…

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Overview

Micronutrient deficiencies, sometimes termed hidden hunger, are states in which intake or bioavailability of essential vitamins or minerals is insufficient to meet physiological requirements, even when total energy intake appears adequate. The most prevalent and consequential deficiencies involve iron, iodine, vitamin A, zinc, folate, and vitamin B12, and they produce clinical and subclinical effects including anemia, impaired immune function, growth faltering and stunting, neurodevelopmental and cognitive deficits, ocular disease from vitamin A deficiency, and neurological injury from vitamin B12 deficiency. Causes are multifactorial, encompassing monotonous or low-diversity diets, poverty and food insecurity, increased requirements during pregnancy and early childhood, malabsorption, and the consequences of bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. Assessment combines dietary intake measures with biochemical status indicators, and prevention strategies include dietary diversification, fortification, and targeted supplementation. The subject matter examined in this area includes childhood micronutrient deficiency in relation to household economic status, nutritional deficiencies and specific vitamin deficiencies following bariatric surgery and in pregnancy, vitamin B12 and vitamin A deficiency in children, dietary diversity and nutritional status among pregnant women and adolescents, and nutrition-service utilization and assessment in resource-limited settings. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research on the epidemiology, consequences, and prevention of micronutrient deficiencies.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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The 12 articles above have been cited 102 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders.

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Hamid Arazi · Iran Ihab Naser · Palestinian Territories Md. Maniruzzaman · Bangladesh

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