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“The Real Nutritional Deficiencies in the UK”
An overview of the common nutritional deficiencies and needs of mature adults in the UK.
Mature Adults
5% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
5% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
This rises to 6% for free-living women aged 75-84. A lack of Iron can result in Anaemia. Symptoms include
tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin.
4% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
4% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
This rises to 15% for free-living women aged 85+. As well strengthening bones and
teeth calcium helps nerve cells, blood clotting muscles and keeping a normal heartbeat.
8% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
This rises to 15% for free-living men aged 85+.Zinc is an important trace mineral thats needed for the body’s
immune system to function properly. It plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing and the breakdown of
carbohydrates.
8% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
2% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
2% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
This rises to 6% for free-living men aged 75-84. Vitamin A helps to form and maintain
healthy skin, teeth, bone and soft tissue.
19% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
19% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
This rises to 34% for free-living women aged 75-84. This deficiency is particularly worrying in
this age given that there is a higher risk of Oesteoporosis. Magnesium is an essential nutrient
that helps the transportation of energy and the contraction of muscles. Symptoms of deficiency
include muscle weakness and tiredness.
4% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
This rises to 11% for free-living women aged 85+. This is a type of B vitamin, the synthetic form of
folate. It helps tissue and cell growth.
4% Of Over 65’sAre Deficient*
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*Based on mean averages of 65+ adults this percentage falls below the LRNI for this nutrient.
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Sources:
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Sources:www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ndnsv3
www.health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition
www.patient.co.uk/doctor/vitamin-c-deficiency
www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/nutrition/dietary_iron.shtml
www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaemia/vitamin-b12-and-folate-dificiency/pages/causes.aspx
www.pagb.co.uk/publications/pdfs/towardsahealthierbritain2010.pdf
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