How could diet affect women’s health?

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    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Although many types of diets have been studied, eating a nutrient-dense and balanced diet is essential for supporting women’s health. Women tend to need more food that contain calcium, iron, and folic-acid (especially at different life stages such as pregnancy and breastfeeding) than men. A lack of these nutrients in the diet can lead to various conditions ranging from pregnancy complications to anemia.