Assessment of Heme and Non-Heme Iron Intake and Its Dietary Sources among Adults in Armenia.

ABSTRACT: Adequate dietary iron (Fe) intake is crucial for preventing Fe-deficient anemia, a recognized global public health concern which is important in Armenia. This study aimed to analyze the intake of Fe, both heme (from animal tissues) and non-heme (more prevalent, but less efficiently absorbed), as well as the Fe dietary sources, among adults in a representative national sample in Armenia. The study was conducted on 1400 individuals aged 18-80 and above, who were enrolled from all regions of Armenia. The Fe intake was assessed through a 24 h dietary recall survey, while Fe occurrence was determined through atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS). The results showed a high proportion of adults with a Fe intake lower than the average requirements set by EFSA (65%, 80% and 85% of males, total

SUBMITTER: Pipoyan D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10097195 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature