Figure 6

![Figure 6: A comprehensive summary of micronutrient inadequacy patterns across the US adult population is presented, synthesizing NHANES data on vitamins A, C, D, E, and zinc. The findings underscore the population-level shortfall in nutrients essential for maintaining immune system function.]()

> Source: Carroll A Reider et al. "Inadequacy of Immune Health Nutrients: Intakes in US Adults, the 2005-2016 NHANE." *Nutrients*, 2020. PMID: [32531972](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32531972/)

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  <figcaption>Figure 6. A comprehensive summary of micronutrient inadequacy patterns across the US adult population is presented, synthesizing NHANES data on vitamins A, C, D, E, and zinc. The findings underscore the population-level shortfall in nutrients essential for maintaining immune system function.<br>  Source: Carroll A Reider et al. "Inadequacy of Immune Health Nutrients: Intakes in US Adults, the 2005-2016 NHANE." <em>Nutrients</em>, 2020. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32531972/">32531972</a></figcaption>
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