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The Basics of Undernutrition
Definition: Undernutrition occurs when individuals have inadequate consumption or absorption of one or more nutrients, either micro- or macronutrients. Macronutrients are substances needed for growth, metabolism, and for other body functions, which include proteins, carbohydrates or fats. Micronutrients are nutrients needed in very small amounts and are essential for normal growth and development, for example a…
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Vitamin Angels Receives Another 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Santa Barbara, CA – Vitamin Angels, a charity that provides nutritional support to children and mothers in need, has received another coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s premier charity evaluator. Vitamin Angels’ year-over-year excellence in financial health, accountability and transparency places the organization above 94% of the 8,000 charities reviewed by Charity Navigator.…
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Vitamin Angels to Be Present for Historic 100th Running of the Indy 500
Santa Barbara, CA – Vitamin Angels, a 501(c)(3) charity that provides vitamins and minerals to mothers and children in need of nutritional support in the US and around the world, will have a presence at the historic 100th running of the Indy 500 to meet race goers in the state where it serves more than…