Are you getting enough?Whether you'

Are you getting enough?

Whether you're a junk food junkie or a health nut, you may be wondering whether you're getting enough essential vitamins and minerals. If your typical diet consists of fast food and supersized sodas, you probably have a hunch that you're missing out on certain nutrients. But even if you're eating a well-rounded diet full of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains and healthy fats, you still may be deficient in a few key vitamins and minerals. " there are certainnutrients that are hard to obtaib through food, and some populations may need supplementation says christine gerbstadt, M.D. , R.D. , spokersperson for the american dietetic association based in sarasota Fla., and author of Doctor's detox diet. " Almost anyone can benefit from more vitamin D,E and calcium, and woman od childbearing age still don't seem to be getting enough folic acid," she notes. Keep reading to see which nutrients you can't live without, which ones you may be lacking and the smarest, safest ways to get more of them.

Calcium

Why we need it : No doubt you know that this mineral is vital for maintaining strong benes and teeth. Inadequate calcium intake can lead to osteoporosis, a condition that results in weak and brittle bones. What you may not know is that calcium may be helpful in preventing and treating high blood pressure and easing symptoms of PMS.