MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES: LET’S UNLOCK THE “MAGIC WAND” SECRET OF YOUR HEALTH
A mother came to me last evening with the complaint that her child frequently falls sick because he eats only 5 chapattis in a day however his peers eat more than 7 chapattis in a day and that is why they don’t fall sick. I noticed the child was plump, in fact more than his expected weight. It was hard to convince her that chapatti is not the reason. Like her many mothers’ thinks that chapatti and rice are the ultimate source of health. Generally we all overlook the importance of micronutrients in our life while giving undue value to proteins, carbohydrates and fats. We keep in mind to have enough of protein and carbohydrates during gyming, making dish for our family, partying etc., even while buying an item at store we look for its major micronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). But give either less or no value to the micronutrients. We always have conflict views about micronutrients. That how such a small nutrient can affect us largely? A case of micronutri...