Obesity, a significant global health issue, arises from prolonged energy imbalance, leading to excessive fat accumulation and significantly heightens the risk of several non-communicable diseases, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and various cancers. A growing body of research indicates that individuals with high body mass index (BMI) often experience deficiencies in critical micronutrients. These essential nutrients play crucial roles in bodily functions like immunity, metabolism, and cellular processes. Deficiencies, linked to elevated disease risks, further complicate the health challenges faced by individuals with obesity, emphasizing the need to delve deeper into their interplay.

While some underlying mechanisms for nutrient deficiencies in individuals with obesity are known, such as dietary inadequacies and altered nutrient absorption, the broader impacts of obesity on micronutrient status are not entirely understood. Factors like the expansion of adipose tissue, associated inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress further highlight the intricate relationship between obesity and nutrient availability. Despite the persisting research gaps, the need to explore the broader context of obesity's influence on all aspects of micronutrient status, rather than nutrient homeostasis alone, is increasingly recognized.

This Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the various interactions between obesity and micronutrients, extending beyond the focus on homeostasis to include factors affecting availability, utilization, and health outcomes. Through this exploration, enhanced nutritional guidelines and interventions can be developed. To gather further insights into the broad impacts of obesity on micronutrient status, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Exploration of micronutrient deficiencies in individuals with high BMI
• Influence of obesity-related factors on micronutrient distribution and function
• Effects of systemic inflammation and obesity on nutrient bioavailability
• Development of approaches to address nutrient deficiencies in obesity
• Reviews on the broader implications of obesity on micronutrient health

This Research Topic accepts various article types, including original research, reviews, and meta-analyses, to foster a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted relationship between obesity and micronutrients

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Exploration of The Relationship Between Obesity and Micronutrient Status