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[Phosphorus intake in Poland in 1994-2000]
Anna Gronowska-Senger1, Patrycja Kotańska
1Zakład Oceny Zywienia, Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego, 02-776 Warszawa, ul. Nowoursynowska 159C.
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny
|August 17, 2004
Summary
Phosphorus intake in Polish households was high, exceeding recommended levels. Larger families consumed less phosphorus, with bread, meat, and dairy being primary sources.
Area of Science:
- Human Nutrition
- Dietary Assessment
- Public Health
Background:
- Phosphorus is an essential mineral crucial for bone health and metabolic processes.
- Dietary phosphorus intake is influenced by food choices and socioeconomic factors.
- Understanding phosphorus consumption patterns is vital for public health nutrition strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate phosphorus intake across various Polish household types between 1994-2000.
- To compare per capita daily phosphorus intake with Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA).
- To identify key food sources contributing to phosphorus intake in different household structures.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of household budget food consumption data.
- Utilizing food composition tables for nutritional value assessment.
- Statistical comparison of phosphorus intake against established RDA limits.
Main Results:
- Phosphorus intake was consistently high in all investigated households.
- Intake exceeded the lower RDA limit by 65-144% and the upper limit by 34-96%.
- A decrease in phosphorus intake was observed as family size increased.
- Major phosphorus sources included bread, meat products, milk, dairy, vegetables, and mushrooms.
- Bread contributed most to phosphorus intake in households reliant on non-earned income.
Conclusions:
- Polish households exhibited excessive phosphorus consumption during the study period.
- Family size significantly impacts per capita phosphorus intake.
- Dietary habits, particularly bread consumption, play a critical role in phosphorus supply, varying by socioeconomic status.