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These 5 nutrients might be lacking in your diet

Eating foods with vitamins D and E, fiber, calcium and magnesium could offer health benefits

A blue plate holds two pieces of toast topped with avocado and salmon, which contain essential nutrients important for health.

Avocado and salmon on whole grain toast offers an assortment of essential nutrients, including vitamins D and E, fiber and magnesium.

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By Meghan Rosen

Across the United States, people’s diets tend to lack five key nutrients.

Most people should be getting more vitamin D, vitamin E, fiber, calcium and magnesium, according to an analysis published June 9 in Nutrients.