title: Micronutrient deficiencies. Hohenheim Consensus Conference.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to consider the risk of micronutrient deficiencies and approaches for intervention, and to summarize existing knowledge and identify areas of ignorance.
  
  
  METHODS
  Experts from a range of relevant disciplines received and considered a series of questions related to aspects of the topic.
  
  
  METHODS
  The experts met and discussed the questions and arrived at a consensus.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Though healthy balanced diet is available for the general European population, a few defined groups are at risk of micronutrient deficiencies. In addition, the intake of specific micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, vitamin D and vitamin B12 are often marginal. To overcome these deficiencies, either selected micronutrients or a mixture of different micronutrients might be recommended. However, to define and detect micronutrient deficiencies, specific biomarkers are only available for a few micronutrients (e. g. vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin C, iron). The definition of a risk group, based on scientific data, might be an appropriate way to justify intervention with supplements.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstr. 12, 70593, Stuttgart, Germany.
authors.forename: Hans K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Biesalski
authors.forename: Robert-J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Brummer
authors.forename: Jürgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: König
authors.forename: Maria A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: O'Connell
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ovesen
authors.forename: Gerhard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rechkemmer
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stos
authors.forename: David I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Thurnham
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D001361:Avitaminosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency*; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012307:Risk Factors; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D018977:Micronutrients; D014815:Vitamins