Tag: Nutritional risk factors

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, nearly one in two women and one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Given this prevalence, understanding how is osteoporosis affected by nutrition is essential for prevention and management throughout the lifespan.

According to a systematic review published in *BMC Medicine*, high consumption of ultra-processed and fatty foods is significantly associated with the development of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This highlights that dietary choices are among the critical nutritional risk factors for IBS, impacting both its onset and the severity of symptoms.

According to the World Health Organization, unhealthy diets are among the leading global risks to health. The choices we make daily about what we eat have a profound impact, contributing significantly to the development of chronic illnesses, with the three leading health conditions linked to poor diet being cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Understanding this connection is the first step toward making healthier, more informed decisions for a better future.

While severe vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, is rare in developed nations, research indicates that certain populations remain vulnerable. An estimated 7% of adults in the U.S. have insufficient vitamin C levels, prompting the question: **Who is most at risk for vitamin C deficiency** and why?.