Micronutrient deficiencies occur when the body lacks sufficient quantities of essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, iron, iodine, or zinc. These deficiencies, although often not immediately apparent, can lead to significant health problems over time. For instance, iron deficiency may result in anemia, while a lack of vitamin A can cause vision problems and weaken the immune system. Populations at higher risk include children, pregnant women, and individuals in low-income regions where access to nutrient-dense foods is limited. Addressing micronutrient deficiencies involves strategies like fortifying staple foods, promoting dietary diversity, and providing supplements where necessary. Nutrition research continues to explore the most effective ways to prevent these deficiencies and improve overall health outcomes in vulnerable populations.
Title : Assessment of a Metabolic Map 3.0 (MM3.0) in association with Cardio Metabolic-Renal Syndrome (CMR-S)
Antonio Claudio Goulart Duarte, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Title : Brain health beyond cognition: Exploring the needs of an aging brain
Dilip Ghosh, Nutriconnect, Australia
Title : Beyond the apparent: Nutrition, perception, and resilience in contexts of cognitive vulnerability a transdisciplinary proposal inspired by the Volume Oltre l’Apparente (Conversano & irace, 2026)
Raffaella Conversano, University of Bari, Italy
Title : Nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and reproductive function in adolescent and young adult women: Neuroimmunometabolic perspectives
Malgorzata Mizgier, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poland
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore and Bulgaria
Nedyalka Naneva Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Climate-smart legume composting and its influence on sweet potato yield, soil health, and nutrient quality
Topas M Peter, PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea