Phosphorus intake in Poland in 1994-2000
Gronowska-Senger, A.; Kotańska, P.
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny 55(1): 39-49
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-7715 PMID: 15307614 Document Number: 570619
The objective of this study was to evaluate phosphorus intake by Polish families from 8 types of households with different number of members. The research was conducted in 1994-2000. Data on the household budget for food consumption and tables of food composition and nutritional value were used. Phosphorus intake per capita per day was compared to RDA (recommended dietary allowances). The results showed that phosphorus intake was high in all investigated households and ranged between 65% and 144% above the lower RDA limit and 34-96% for the upper limit. When the number of family members increased, phosphorus intake decreased. The main food sources of phosphorus were bread, meat and meat products, milk and milk drinks, vegetables, and mushrooms.