Fast Five Quiz: Test Yourself on Various Nutritional Deficiencies

Romesh Khardori, MD, PhD

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April 10, 2017

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although less than 10% of the US population have nutritional deficiencies, those deficiencies vary by age, gender, and race, and the incidence may be 30% or higher among certain groups. One half of all children worldwide (aged 6 months to 5 years) have one or more micronutrient deficiencies, with more than 2 billion people affected globally.

How much do you know about these potentially serious conditions? Test your knowledge with our short quiz.

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