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Association Of Micronutrient Inadequacy And Body Mass Index In Young Adults, Taylor Peabody
Association Of Micronutrient Inadequacy And Body Mass Index In Young Adults, Taylor Peabody
Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management Undergraduate Honors Theses
Background
Micronutrient inadequacy has been found at higher levels in overweight and obese individuals in a broad range of ages relative to healthy weight. Insufficient micronutrient levels can have a negative impact on physical and mental health along with excess weight.
Objective
Due to health consequences related to inadequate micronutrient intake and the understanding that the general population not only fails to meet the majority of micronutrient recommendations, but is also overweight or obese, the objective of this study is to first, determine if young adults in the Northwest Arkansas Region are consuming adequate levels of micronutrients and second, if …