[Impact of supplementation of vitamins and minerals on nutritional status of women in suburb].
In order to investigate the effect of vitamins-minerals supplementation on the nutritional status of Chinese women, 252 villagers aged 20-50 years old were selected as the participants in the study in Longli County, Guizhou Province. Within Twenty two weeks, half of the participants received the supplements and half had placebo. The results showed that in comparison with the control, the women with supplementation represented a higher urine excretion of vitamin B1 and B2 after a loading dosage and, a higher concentration of serum iron and zinc and a lower prevalence of anemia. They kept their facial moisture and grease better than those of the controls. They also felt better in sleeping, having appetite, and doing physical activities. The results indicated that the supplementation of vitamins-minerals might improve the nutritional status of rural Chinese women.
Zhao
Liyun
L
Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety, Chinese Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing 100050, China.
Wang
Sishun
S
Jia
Jianbin
J
Jia
Fengmei
F
Liu
Changqing
C
Liu
Aidong
A
Ping
Bo
B
Zhai
Fengying
F
D000328:Adult; D000740:Anemia / Q000517:prevention & control; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009752:Nutritional Status; D012256:Riboflavin / Q000652:urine; D012423:Rural Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013831:Thiamine / Q000652:urine; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015032:Zinc / Q000097:blood
D008903:Minerals; D014815:Vitamins; D007501:Iron; D015032:Zinc; D012256:Riboflavin; D013831:Thiamine