All about Vitamin Deficiencies

Vitamin deficiencies are a very common nutritional problem, especially

among young adults and women of child-bearing age.

Understanding the Amounts of Mineral Supplements to Consume

To help people understand the abbreviations and recommended amounts of

mineral supplements to take, the Institute of Medicine has given the following guidelines.

RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) andAI (Adequate Intake)

Amounts of minerals and vitamin needed to maintain optimum health Amounts needed to avoid any nutritional deficiencies Made specific according to genders and specific age groups

UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)

Maximum amounts of vitamin and mineral supplements you can consume

Consuming amounts more than this level may result in an overdose leading to potential side effects

DV (Daily Value)

The measurement found on vitamin and mineral supplements. Amount needed from a 2000 calories daily diet to maintain optimal

health. Sometimes same as the RDA

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