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Women and nutrition

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       Nutrition and women are closely related. A well-balanced diet can help avoid a number of chronic diseases and ailments, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Nutrition is important for women's health. Due to the potential effects on the health and development of both the mother and her child, adequate nutrition is especially crucial for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.      Because of the physiological variations between the sexes, women have particular nutritional needs. Due to the blood lost during menstruation, women need more iron than men do, and they also need more calcium to maintain the growth of healthy bones. To promote appropriate fetal growth and development, pregnant or nursing women need extra nutrients including folic acid, calcium, and iron.      Sadly, obtaining proper nourishment can be difficult for women all over the world. Women are less likely to acquire enough nourishment in many low-incom...