[Folic acid and cobalamine intake in daily food rations of women from the region of Lower Silesia].
The aim of paper was to assess the folic acid and cobalamine women (n = 960). The information about vitamins intake were collected using 24-hour recall and diet history questionnaire. The intake of vitamins folic acid and cobalamine was too low. The mean folic acid content in the diets of 100 women from Lower Silesia was 221.5 mcg and complied in 79% recommended level. The mean cobalamine content in the diets of 100 women from Lower Silesia was 2.9 mcg and complied in 97% recommended level. In examined group low knowledge about importance role of folic acid and cobalamine in health was noticed. Educational interventions are required to inform women and to increase its intake among them.
Bronkowska
Monika
M
Zakład Zywienia Człowieka, Katedra Technologii Rolnej i Przechowalnictwa, Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy, ul. Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław. monika.bronkowska@wnoz.ar.wroc.pl
Biernat
Jadwiga
J
D000328:Adult; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005504:Food Analysis; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011044:Poland; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016387:Women's Health
D005492:Folic Acid; D014805:Vitamin B 12