Top 11 Foods Packed with Micronutrients, According to A Dietitian

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Top 11 Foods Packed with Micronutrients, According to A Dietitian
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To mark Healthy Aging Month, Joy Bauer joins TODAY to test the anchors’ knowledge on foods that help people live longer and age better.

As a dietitian at a major medical institution, I often talk with patients about the three macronutrients — protein, fat and carbs, so named because we need large amounts in our diet. But I much less frequently am asked about the foods with micronutrients, or the vitamins and minerals we need to consume in smaller quantities.

Iron deficiency Iron deficiency can lead anemia, signs of which include pale skin, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, headache, brittle nails or hair loss and more, according to the American Society of Hematology. Vitamin D deficiency Signs of vitamin deficiency include bone pain, fatigue, muscle weakness, aches or cramps, and mood changes, like depression, according to Cleveland Clinic.

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