Why some nutrient deficiencies go undetected

A person slicing vegetables for a week's meal preparation at home.

Most people assume a reasonable diet covers what the body needs, and for most nutrients, that holds up. But the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics notes that several nutrients are still underconsumed across the United States, leaving some people with less than the recommended amount, even when their diet seems fairly normal. And without an obvious health problem, there is little reason for a person or a doctor to look closely at nutrient status.

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