When it comes to meeting nutrient needs, many Americans are underachievers. The US Dietary Guidelines highlights several nutrients that many of us consistently aren't getting enough of. Instead of missing out on these "shortfall nutrients," become an overachiever by adding more of these 10 foods to your regular diet.

Toss back an eight-ounce glass of low-fat milk and you're already 1/3 of the way to your daily goal for bone-building vitamin D. If chugging glasses of milk aren't your thing, add it to oatmeal, smoothies or whole-grain cereal.

Folate is vital for proper cell function and prevents neural tube defects in pregnant women. A cup of cooked Brussels sprouts delivers 40 percent of your folate for the day.

Depending on the brand of yogurt you choose, one cup of low-fat yogurt can contain 30 to 40 percent of your daily calcium needs. Plus, you get a dose of tummy-pleasing probiotics along with it.