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Hidden Hunger: A Pellagra Case Report. [PDF]

open access: yesCureus, 2021
Pellagra is a deadly nutritional disease caused by niacin deficiency. Although practically eradicated in developed countries, it still affects vulnerable populations. The diagnosis is based on the presence of characteristic dermatitis in sun-exposed areas, diarrhea, and dementia.
Pinheiro H   +4 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Development of a novel nutritional assessment model based on strontium and other compositional factors in apples across seven regions in China

open access: yesFrontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
In the aftermath of the Green Revolution’s remarkable enhancement of global crop yields, particularly in rice and wheat, the focus on hunger has shifted from mere caloric sufficiency to addressing deficiencies in essential micronutrients. This transition
Tiannuo Hong   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hidden Hunger: Solutions for America's Aging Populations. [PDF]

open access: yesNutrients, 2018
The global population, including the United States, is experiencing a demographic shift with the proportion of older adults (aged ≥ 65 years) growing faster than any other age group. This demographic group is at higher risk for developing nutrition-related chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes as well as infections such as influenza and
Eggersdorfer M   +15 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

OsVIT2 Mutation Increases Fe and Zn of Grain Without Compromising the Growth in Paddy Field

open access: yesFrontiers in Plant Science, 2022
Nearly 2 billion people who reside in developing countries are suffering from nutrient deficiency, also known as hidden hunger. A hidden hunger includes iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) deficiency.
Prashant Kandwal   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hidden hunger and diabetes care

open access: yesJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2023
hunger, or micro- nutrient deficiency, and its link withdiabetes care. It provides simple tools to help diabetes careproviders suspect and identify micronutrient deficiency intheir clinic. The authors highlight the need to tackle thethird frontier of malnutrition - micronutrient deficiency,and add a third component -electrolyte and fluid balance,to the
Sanjay, Kalra   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Combating hidden hunger caused by wheat and soil-drived zinc deficiency [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2023
Essential vitamins, proteins, and microelements are provided by nutrition, but inadequate and nutrient-poor diets can lead to hidden hunger. Zinc deficiency is a significant hidden resource that affects multiple bodily functions, including immune system ...
Akman Hayati
doaj   +1 more source

Enhancing nutritional value in fruit crops through biofortification: A comprehensive review

open access: yesThe Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2023
Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 (UN-SDG2) of eradicating all forms of hunger by 2030 is a formidable yet imperative challenge, given the constrained timeline and the adverse global repercussions of hunger on health and socio-economics ...
REETIKA SHARMA   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is the modified household food security survey (HFSS) questionnaire a practical tool for screening food insecurity? Evidence from northwest of Iran

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2020
Background Adequate supplies of food and food security (FS) are the fundamental aspects of human societies, and considered one of the pivotal factors of individual and social health.
Helda Tutunchi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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