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CEREALS AND THEIR PRODUCTS AS SOURCE OF FOLATE IN REPRODUCTIVE WOMEN CONSUMING VEGETARIAN AND OMNIVOROUS DIETS

Adequate folate intake plays important role in reproductive women especially in preventing and reducing the risk of neural tube and other birth defects. Cereals and their products represents major source of energy, protein, B vitamins and minerals for the world population and are assumed to contribute notably to the overall folate intake. The aim of this study was to determinate intake of cereals and their products in reproductive women consuming vegetarian and omnivorous diets, and estimate is there any difference in cereals and folate intake between groups. Subjects were 70 women aged 25 to 43 years, divided in two groups according their eating habits. Dietary method used was validated quantitative food frequency questionnaire for assessment folate intake. This survey found no significant difference between amounts of cereals consumption among groups, but found 21% higher folate intake from cereals in vegetarian group. Statistically significant difference was found in bread consumption. Wholegrain bread made more than 85% of daily bread intake in vegetarians while only 61% in omnivores - resulting in 12% higher folate intake in vegetarian population. Also found was difference in breakfast cereals intake with women following vegetarian diet have 30% higher intake resulting in more than 30% higher folate intake.

cereals; folate; vegetarians; omnivores

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