A series of interventions -- half of them involving micronutrients -- could save close to 1 million lives every year among those suffering from a chronic lack of vitamins and minerals Maternal multiple micronutrient supplementation, energy protein supplements, and calcium supplementation during pregnancy, along with salt iodization, are estimated to save 102,000 lives a year Vitamin A and zinc supplementation for children are estimated to save 145,000 lives a year Promotion of early and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and continued breastfeeding for 24 months, is estimated to save 221,000 lives a year In the US, many people are also suffering from unidentified nutritional deficiencies, often due to consuming an overly processed diet
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