Naslov
Intake of vitamins among clinically healthy adults from continental Croatia estimated by 24-h recall

Autori
Mandić, Milena L. ; Primorac, Ljiljana ; Kenjerić, Daniela ; Mandić-Puljek, Mirna ; Perl Pirički, Antonija

Izvornik
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (0963-7486) 59 (2008), 6; 457-464

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
vitamins; 24-h recall; Croatia

Sažetak
The role of vitamins in nutrition of the Croatian population is still underestimated and insufficiently investigated although they have important protective effects in human health. The aim of this research was to examine vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin and ascorbic acid intake in 120 adults, aged 18-54 years (mean 33.8 years). The research was conducted using a 24-h recall method, and was repeated 10 times during 1 year. Participants were separated according to age into two groups (≤ 30 years, and > 30 years), as well as according to sex. There were no significant differences in vitamins intake between age groups. When divided by sex, significant difference in vitamins intake was found. When nutritive density was considered, significant difference was found for more vitamins regarding age, and less regarding sex. In conclusion, considering recommendations, the examined population took adequate amounts of vitamins.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Prehrambena tehnologija

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