Mezher, Nayla George
(Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2017)
Background: Micronutrients which include vitamins and minerals are present in small quantities in food and are essential in a healthy diet for disease prevention and well being. They enable the body to produce enzymes, hormones and other substances and provide a range of critical biological functions.
Objective: The objective of this study was to quantify and compare the dietary intakes of
19 micronutrients to recommended micronutrient intakes, in order to identify inadequate/
excess micronutrient intakes among a sample of Lebanese adults.
Subjects and methods: Dietary Intakes of individuals ...