An overview of the nutritonal needs and common deficiencies of UK women.

1. “The Real Nutritional Deficiencies in the UK”

3. An overview of the common nutritional
deficiencies and needs of women in the UK.

4. Women

7. 25% Of Women
Are Deficient*

8. 25% Of Women
Are Deficient*
Lack of Iron results in Anaemia. Symptoms
include tiredness, breathlessness & pale skin.
Menstruating women, especially teenage girls
(because they are still developing) are most at
risk. It is vital during pregnancy.

10. 9% Of Women
Are Deficient*

11. 9% Of Women
Are Deficient*
Vitamin A helps to form and maintain healthy
skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue. If you don’t
get enough Vitamin A, you are more likely to get
infectious diseases and have vision problems.

13. 32% Of Women
Are Overweight
(In England)

14. 32% Of Women
Are Overweight
(In England)
Low nutrition foods high in sugar and fats are
one thing not deficient in most UK women’s
diet. Those with an unhealthy diet may be more
likely to suffer from nutritional deficiencies.

16. 50% Of Women
Are Deficient*

17. 50% Of Women
Are Deficient*
Selenium is a trace element that is vital
to immune system function. It is also
an antioxidant.

19. 13% Of Women
Are Deficient*

20. 13% Of Women
Are Deficient*
Magnesium is an essential mineral for human
nutrition. It helps transportation of energy, the
production of protein, contraction and relaxation
of muscles and the function of certain enzymes.

22. 16% Of Women
Are Deficient*

23. 16% Of Women
Are Deficient*
Vitamin C helps to produce collagen, maintains the integrity
of the skin, connective tissue, bone, and blood vessel walls. It
also facilitates the absorption of Iron. Drinking alcohol and
conforming to fad diets can increase the risk of deficiency.
There is an increased need for this vitamin during pregnancy.

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25. *Based on women aged 19-64 this percentage falls below the LRNI for this nutrient.
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27. Sources:
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28. Sources:
www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ndnsv3
www.health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition
www.patient.co.uk/doctor/vitamin-c-deficiency
www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/nutrition/dietary_iron.shtml
www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaemia/vitamin-b12-and-folate-dificiency/pages/causes.aspx
www.pagb.co.uk/publications/pdfs/towardsahealthierbritain2010.pdf
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