title: Nutritional standards needed for ready meals to avoid micronutrient deficiencies.
abstract: Micronutrient deficiencies contribute to many age-related disorders, although initial effects may be mild and easily missed. For example, B vitamin deficiency may result in mild cognitive decline, thiamine deficiency can contribute to development of type 2 diabetes and lack of vitamin D changes immune function.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D018977:Micronutrients