Conventional foods, followed by dietary supplements and fortified foods, are the key sources of vitamin D, vitamin B6 and selenium intake in Dutch participants of the NU-AGE study

With aging, energy needs decrease, necessitating a more nutrient dense diet in order to meet nutritional needs. To bridge this gap, the use of nutrient dense foods, fortified foods and dietary supplements can be important. This observational study aims to describe current micronutrient intakes of Dutch elderly and to identify the contribution of nutrient dense foods, fortified foods and dietary supplements to the intake of micronutrients that are often inadequately consumed in Dutch elderly. Data of 245 Dutch volunteers from the NU-AGE study aged 65–80 years were used.

Source: Nutrition Research - May 26, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Agnes A.M. Berendsen, Lilou E.L.M. van Lieshout, Ellen G.H.M. van den Heuvel, Christophe Matthys, Szabolcs Péter, Lisette C.P.G.M. de Groot Source Type: research