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Folate status in Germany 1997-2000.

Marcela Gonzalez-Gross1, Reinhild Prinz-Langenohl, Klaus Pietrzik

  • 1Institute of Nutritional Science, Dept. of Pathophysiology of Human Nutrition, University of Bonn, D-53115 Bonn, Germany.

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Vitamin- Und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal International De Vitaminologie Et De Nutrition
|February 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

German adults show median folate intake below the Estimated Average Requirement, suggesting potential inadequacy. Many women of childbearing age have insufficient folate levels, highlighting a public health concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health
  • Dietary Assessment

Background:

  • Folate intake and status are crucial for public health, particularly for women of childbearing age.
  • Previous data from 1997-2000 indicate potential folate inadequacy in the German population.
  • Limited studies have assessed folate status using blood markers like serum folate, erythrocyte folate, and plasma homocysteine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing data on folate intake and blood values in Germany.
  • To identify discrepancies between estimated folate intake and actual folate status.
  • To inform public health strategies regarding food fortification and nutritional surveys.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published data on folate intake and blood values in Germany (1997-2000).

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  • Comparison of median folate intake with the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR).
  • Analysis of available data on serum folate, erythrocyte folate, and plasma homocysteine levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Median adult folate intake is approximately 250 µg/day, below the EAR of 320 µg/day.
    • 25% of German women of childbearing age exhibit inadequate recent folate intake.
    • Only 13.3% of women have red blood cell folate above the critical value of 400 µg/day.

    Conclusions:

    • Folate intake in Germany may be inadequate, especially for women of childbearing age.
    • Folic acid fortification and inaccuracies in food composition tables may influence folate intake data.
    • Further representative data on folate status are needed before implementing public health measures.