The 5 Most Common Senior Micronutrient Deficiencies

The 5 Most Common Senior Micronutrient Deficiencies

You might be surprised to learn that even in developed countries like the United States malnutrition is a serious problem. It’s especially prevalent among senior citizens. In fact, one in three older adults who are admitted to the hospital are malnourished. When it comes to fighting malnourishment, many people focus solely on increasing consumption of macronutrients (proteins, fats and carbohydrates). These are certainly important, but there als…