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Intake of minerals in Croatian adults

The role of minerals in nutrition of Croatian population is still underestimated and insufficiently investigated though they have important protective effects in human health. The aim of this research was to examine sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and cuprum intake in 120 adults, aged 18-54 years (mean 33.8 yr). The research was conducted using 24-hour recall method, and was repeated 10 times during one year. Participants were separated according the age into two groups (≤ 30 yr, and >30 yr), as well as according the sex. There were significant differences in daily intake of Na, K, Mg and Cu between age groups, but not for P and Fe. When divided by sex, significant differences in daily intake were found for all minerals. When nutritive density was considered, significant difference was found only for K and Mg regarding sex. In conclusion, considering recommendations examined population took too high amount of sodium, and non satisfying amount of iron.

daily intake; minerals; 24-HR recall method

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