Naslov
Micronutrient intake and status in Central and Eastern Europe compared with other European countries, results from the EURRECA network

Autori
Novaković, Romana ; Cavelaars, Adrienne E.J.M. ; Bekkering, Geertruida E. ; Roman-Vinas, Blanca ; Ngo, Joy ; Gurinović, Mirjana ; Glibetić, Maria ; Nikolić, Marina ; Golesorkhi, Mana ; Warthon Medina, Marisol ; Šatalić, Zvonimir ; Geelen, Anouk ; Serra Majem, Lluis ; van’t Veer, Pieter ; de Groot, Lisette C.P.G.M.

Izvornik
Public health nutrition (1368-9800) 16 (2013), 5; 824-840

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

Ključne riječi
micronutrient; intake; status; Central and Eastern Europe

Sažetak
To compare micronutrient intakes and status in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) with those in other European countries and with reference values. Review of the micronutrient intake/status data from open access and grey literature sources from CEE. Micronutrients studied were folate, iodine, Fe, vitamin B12 and Zn (for intake and status) and Ca, Cu, Se, vitamin C and vitamin D (for intake). Intake data were based on validated dietary assessment methods ; mean intakes were compared with average nutrient requirements set by the Nordic countries or the US Institute of Medicine. Nutritional status was assessed using the status biomarkers and cut-off levels recommended primarily by the WHO. For all population groups in CEE, the mean intake and mean/median status levels were compared between countries and regions: CEE, Scandinavia, Western Europe and Mediterranean. Mean micronutrient intakes of adults in the CEE region were in the same range as those from other European regions, with exception of Ca (lower in CEE). CEE children and adolescents had poorer iodine status, and intakes of Ca, folate and vitamin D were below the reference values. CEE countries are lacking comparable studies on micronutrient intake/ status across all age ranges, especially in children. Available evidence showed no differences in micronutrient intake/status in CEE populations in comparison with other European regions, except for Ca intake in adults and iodine and Fe status in children. The identified knowledge gaps urge further research on micronutrient intake/status of CEE populations to make a basis for evidence-based nutrition policy.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Prehrambena tehnologija

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