[Vitamin intake in an average diet of Warsaw adult inhabitants]

Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2007;58(1):211-5.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The study aimed to establish the intake of vitamins in an average diet of Warsaw adult inhabitants using 3-day records method. The consumption of vitamin B1 was about 40% lower than recommended, the intake level of vitamin C, B2, PP and B6 was about 20-30% lower than recommended, whilst, folate in the diet realized the norms only in 50%. The intake of vitamins E, A and B12 was higher than recommended. In order to ensure the proper intake of vitamin C, it is recommended to increase the intake of fruit and vegetables rich in this vitamin and their products. In order to increase the participation of vitamin B1, PP, B6 and folate in the diet, a higher consumption of vegetable and vegetable products and bread and cereal products is recommended, however, in order to supply the proper amount of vitamin B2 in the diet it is recommended to increase the intake level of milk and milk products, vegetables and bread and cereal products.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / epidemiology
  • Avitaminosis / epidemiology*
  • Diet / standards*
  • Diet Records
  • Feeding Behavior*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Niacinamide / deficiency
  • Nutrition Surveys
  • Nutritional Status / drug effects
  • Poland / epidemiology
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Urban Population*
  • Vitamin A / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin B 12 / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin B 6 Deficiency / epidemiology
  • Vitamin E / administration & dosage
  • Vitamins / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin E
  • Niacinamide
  • Vitamin B 12