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Review
. 2014 May 16;2(5):120-5.
doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i5.120.

Nutritional deficiencies in the pediatric age group in a multicultural developed country, Israel

Motti Haimi  1 , Aaron Lerner  1
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Review

Nutritional deficiencies in the pediatric age group in a multicultural developed country, Israel

Motti Haimi et al. World J Clin Cases. .

Abstract

Nutrient deficiencies are prevalent worldwide. Diseases and morbid conditions have been described to result from nutritional deficiencies. It is essential to address nutrient deficiencies as these may lead to chronic long-term health problems such as rickets, iron deficiency anemia, goiter, obesity, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer and osteoporosis. In the present review we surveyed the extent and severity of nutritional deficiencies in Israel through a selective and comprehensive Medline review of previous reports and studies performed during the last 40 years. Israeli populations have multiple nutritional deficiencies, including iron, calcium, zinc, folic acid, and vitamins B12, C, D and E, spanning all age groups, several minorities, and specific regions. In Israel, some of the nutrients are mandatorily implemented and many of them are implemented voluntarily by local industries. We suggest ways to prevent and treat the nutritional deficiencies, as a step to promote food fortification in Israel.

Keywords: Israel; Nutrient deficiencies; Obesity; Type 2 diabetes.

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