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Contribution of fresh fruit consumption to the micronutrient intake in Zagreb region adults

Data from National Food Consumption Survey were used to assess intake of selected vitamins and minerals from fresh fruit in adult population. A number of 165 adults from the Zagreb region in Croatia were selected for this purpose. To assess dietary intake, the 24-hour recall method was used and participants were separated according to age in 3 groups (19–30 years, 31– 50 years and 51–64 years), as well as according to gender. Data are presented as the average daily intake and compared to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) values. The results showed that, in male population, intake of Na, K, P, Fe and Zn was higher in older population, while intake of Ca and Cu was higher in middle- aged po pulation. Intake of vitamins in male population for thiamin and pyridoxine was higher in middle-aged population, and intake of riboflavin and niacin was higher in older population. Vitamin C intake was lower and similar in middle-aged and older population, respectively, compared to the youngest population. Regarding female population, the highest intake of almost all vitamins and minerals was in the youngest population, except for sodium and iron. Significant differences in daily intake of minerals and vitamins were observed between female subgroups.

vitamins ; minerals ; fresh fruit ; 24 h recall ; adults

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