Journal of Inflammatory Diseases
The Official Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences
Comparison of vitamin A, C, B6, B12 and Folic Acid intakes in two areas of Rasht and Qazvin
Abstract
Background: An adequate vitamin intake is necessary for proper body function. Objective: To determine vitamin (A, C, B6, B12 and folic acid) intakes among people from two areas of Rasht and Qazvin. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 1100 cases over 30 years in Rasht and Qazvin in 2003. Dietary assessment was performed using questionnaire. Statistical analysis was carried out using Chi-square test. Findings: Over 70% of people in Rasht and more than 60% in Qazvin received less than 1000 IU vitamin A. Two percent of cases in Rasht and less than 10% in Qazvin didn’t receive adequate vitamin C. However, three quarter of subjects in Rasht received vitamin C intake at level higher than recommended intake. Regarding vitamins B6 and B12, no deficiency was observed. In these two cities, only 20% of men and less than 10% of the women received adequate folic acid. Conclusion: Most people particularly women received lower levels of both vitamin A and folic acid compared to recommended intakes.
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