Trends in the national food supply of absorbable zinc in Ethiopia: 1990-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study analysed trends (1990-2017) in the availability of absorbable Zn in the national food supply of Ethiopia.

Design

The supply statistics of ninety-five food groups were obtained from the Ethiopian Food Balance Sheets compiled by FAO. Zn and phytate contents were determined using multiple composition databases and absorbable Zn estimated via the 'Miller' equation. Estimated average requirement cut-point method was performed to estimate proportions at risk of inadequate intake. Physiological Zn requirements set by Institute of Medicine (IOM) and International Zinc Nutrition Consultative Group (IZiNCG) were applied. Time trend was tested using Mann-Kendall statistics and Z-score and P-values are provided.

Setting

Ethiopia.

Participants

NA.

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SUBMITTER: Gebremedhin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574824 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature