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[3 problem vitamins in Latin America].

G Arroyave1

  • 1Instituto de Nutrición de Centro América y Panamá/Universidad de las Naciones Unidas.

Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study addresses critical vitamin deficiencies in Latin America, focusing on vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D. It proposes guidelines for recommended intakes based on nutrient density to improve public health.

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Correlation between protein-energy malnutrition and vitamin-mineral deficiencies in the young.

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Area of Science:

  • Human Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Dietary Guidelines

Context:

  • Vitamin deficiencies remain prevalent in significant populations across the Latin American Region.
  • Essential vitamins like A, C, and D play crucial roles in public health.
  • Understanding nutrient requirements is key to addressing widespread nutritional deficits.

Purpose:

  • To discuss the scientific basis for vitamin requirements, specifically for vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D.
  • To outline pragmatic considerations for establishing recommended dietary intakes for these vitamins.
  • To explore the application of nutrient density principles in designing family and community diets.

Summary:

  • The paper examines vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D, highlighting their public health significance and prevalence of deficiency in Latin America.
  • It details the scientific rationale and practical aspects of setting recommended dietary intakes.
  • The concept of nutrient density is applied, advocating for diets that meet energy needs while satisfying essential nutrient requirements.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for developing effective dietary guidelines to combat common vitamin deficiencies.
  • Emphasizes the importance of nutrient density in public health nutrition strategies.
  • Offers insights into establishing rational recommended intakes for vitamins A, C, and D, considering their unique properties.

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