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 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 to 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 P éter, Lisette C.P.G.M. de Groot Source Type: research