Tag: micronutrients
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Science & Health Today: Why Weight Loss Plans Should Include Micronutrients
Read more: Science & Health Today: Why Weight Loss Plans Should Include MicronutrientsBy Tina Van Horn, Reliv Product Marketing Specialist Most weight loss plans focus on reducing caloric intake of macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates) and increasing caloric expenditure through exercise, leading to an energy deficit that promotes weight loss. But one of the often overlooked components of a successful weight loss plan is ensuring you get…
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Good Nutrition Fuels Healthy Child Development
Read more: Good Nutrition Fuels Healthy Child DevelopmentDuring childhood, optimal nutrition is critical to proper growth and development. Unfortunately, many children today don’t receive adequate amounts of key vitamins, minerals and micronutrients. Experts have identified the following vitamins and minerals as especially vital for promoting a child’s long-term health: