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Vitamin intake, recommended intake, and gender differences.

J B Schwartz1

  • 1Long-Term Care Research Center, Goldman Institute on Aging/Jewish Home, San Francisco, CA, USA.

The Journal of Gender-Specific Medicine : JGSM : the Official Journal of the Partnership for Women'S Health at Columbia
|April 28, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Nutrient needs vary by age, sex, and life stage. While a balanced diet meets most vitamin and mineral requirements, pregnant women and older adults may need specific supplements for optimal health.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Human Physiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Vitamins and minerals are crucial for health and disease prevention.
  • Nutrient requirements differ between sexes and are influenced by factors like age and body size.
  • Dietary intake is the primary source for most essential nutrients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline sex-specific and age-related nutritional recommendations.
  • To identify populations requiring specific vitamin and mineral supplementation.
  • To emphasize the role of a balanced diet in meeting nutritional needs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established nutritional guidelines and scientific literature.
  • Analysis of nutrient requirements based on physiological differences (e.g., menstruation, body size).

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  • Identification of life stages with increased nutritional demands.

    • Main Results:

    • Menstruating women require higher iron and folate intake than men.
    • Lower total intake of certain vitamins (A, B, E, K) and zinc recommended for women based on body size.
    • Supplementation is often necessary for pregnant women (folate, vitamins) and older adults (vitamin D, calcium).

    Conclusions:

    • Nutrient intake recommendations must consider sex, age, and physiological status.
    • A balanced diet is fundamental, but targeted supplementation is vital for specific groups.
    • Understanding individual nutritional needs is key to promoting overall health and preventing deficiencies.