title: Iron intake by teenage girls and by pregnant women.
abstract: A dietary study among 110 teenage girls and 87 pregnant women revealed that their mean iron intake was lower than the Recommended Dietary Allowances. The explanation is assumed to be a relatively low energy intake. Considering the composition of Scandinavian food, in which about 40% of the energy calories are derived from animal products, it is suggested that about 90% of all pregnant women can cover their iron requirement without further supplements.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D007501:Iron