Overweight and Obese adults tend to Lack of Vitamins and Minerals.

Recent studies shows obese adults, and overweight have lower intakes of vitamins and minerals compared to those of normal weight.

 By comparing adults with normal weight, overweight, and obese is concluded, that the latter lack vitamins and minerals in their diets.

The publication of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers evaluated the total nutrient intake from food and supplements existing in more than 18,000 people participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ("NHANES") 2001-2008. Individuals were classified by body weight, either as normal weight (body mass index [BMI] <25), overweight (BMI ≥25 to <30) or obese (BMI ≥30).

The researchers concluded that over 40% of adults tested had a lack of vitamins A, C, D, and E, plus missing significant calcium and magnesium. Furthermore, compared with normal weight adults, obese adults were missing least 12% of these nutrients.

"We concluded that obese adults compared with normal-weight adults have a lower intake of micro-nutrients and a higher prevalence of micro-nutrient deficiency," the study authors wrote.

Vitamins and minerals play an important role in the human body helps the proper functioning of metabolism, in addition to keeping the body healthy for development. It is known that the human body is unable to produce vitamins and minerals on its own, this is why these should be consumed from external sources such as dietary and supplementary. Today, health professionals recommend eating foods with calcium, vitamin D, potassium and fiber, and less sodium, processed sugar, and fat, this is to meet its goals of solid nutrients.

 Over time they have conducted numerous studies where the focus has been the lack of nutrients in different populations, few have evaluated the state of vitamins and minerals in adults with overweight and obese, compared with normal-weight adults. Importantly, more than half of the American population has overweight or obese and have a very high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and different types of Cancers.

 Body Supercharged, undernourished

Even when in a state of overfed, obese individuals tend to have low rates of micro-nutrient intake. People who have high lack of vitamins and minerals are known as unhealthy people individuals with obesity or chronic disease.

The authors of this study indicate that most of the time recommended in diets vitamins do not necessarily meet the needs of obese individuals may require a higher intake of essential nutrients, especially when under a change in their way of consuming foods and during weight loss.

Some researchers hypothesize that a notable lack of vitamins and minerals may be contributing to weight gain and the development of metabolic problems. These sub-optimal intakes in obese people can affect many body functions, including the immune system, leading to result in increased health risk. For example, deficient vitamin A can hamper the creation of fat cells, increase fat loss and regulate hormones, whose primary function is the regulation of body weight. However, lack of vitamin D and calcium can negatively influence the energy balance blood sugar and insulin response.

This new study shows that obese people suffer from nutrient deficiencies, which are not recommended exert a strong and strict diet with adequate nutritional support; because they could cause bodily imbalance and aggravate the situation. The study emphasizes that people with overweight problems should consume vitamins and minerals properly dosed with the help of a weight control program, this to ensure that the body is functioning efficiently and avoid the common mistake of nutritional insufficiency.

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