[Assessment of the contribution of supplements to vitamin and mineral intake by the elderly].
The aim of this paper was to assess the supplement contribution to vitamin and mineral intake in a group of 206 noninstitutionalized elderly, aged 75-80 years, living in Warsaw district. Nutritional supplements were used by 42% of respondents, more often by women, persons with higher level of education, persons reported chronic diseases and users of medicines. Vitamin C (taken by 70% of users), followed by vitamin PP (62% of users), B2 (61%), B1 and B6 (59%) and vitamin E (54%) were the supplements taken most often. Less respondents took supplements of minerals (magnesium 50% of users, iron--44% of users and zinc--36%). Taking supplements effectively balanced elderly diets in regard to almost all the nutrients, except calcium. Vitamin A, PP and iron were taken by the elderly in doses higher Tolerable Upper Intake (UL) what can display risk of adverse effect on health.
Wydział Nauk o Zywieniu Człowieka i Konsumpcji SGGW, 02-776 Warszawa, ul. Nowoursynowska 159c.
Joanna
J
Kałuza
Agnieszka
A
Bagan
Anna
A
Brzozowska
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D017678:Sex Distribution; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D018977:Micronutrients; D014131:Trace Elements; D014815:Vitamins