Micronutrients & recovery
Adolescents in South-Eastern Serbia exhibit inadequate intake of dietary fiber, sodium, calcium, vitamins A, C, D, and B9 (folate), necessitating targeted public health interventions.
For parents in South-Eastern Serbia, ensure adolescents are not just eating enough calories, but are getting enough fiber, calcium, and vitamins. Traditional high-fat, high-sodium diets may leave gaps in essential nutrients like Vitamin D, Calcium, and Folate. Consider increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, and fortified foods, or consult a healthcare provider for supplementation strategies tailored to adolescent needs.
Our data indicate inadequate micronutrient intake within the adolescent group. Demonstrated likely improper nutritional status of sodium, calcium, vitamins A, C, D and B9 (folate) warrants public health initiatives towards optimization of the intake within the region.
Why this rating
Cross-sectional study with a small sample size (n=40, only 5 adolescents), limiting statistical power for subgroup analysis.
Source
Nutritional status and social determinants in a random sample of subjects residing in South-Eastern Serbia: Towards personalized nutrition practice
Manja Zec et al. · Pirotski zbornik · 2019
DOI 10.5937/pirotzbor1944189z
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