Folate and vitamin B12 recommended intakes and status in the United States

This paper presents a synopsis of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for folate and the recommended folic acid intake to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Estimated intake of folic acid is presented and total folate intake is compared to the DRI. Vitamin B12 DRIs...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nutrition reviews 2004-06, Vol.62 (6), p.S14-S20
1. Verfasser:	Bailey, L.B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Additives Biological and medical sciences Diet Dietary Reference Intakes Dietary supplements disease prevention elderly nutrition Enzymes. Coenzymes. Vitamins. Pigments folic acid Folic Acid - administration & dosage Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans maternal nutrition Metabolisms and neurohumoral controls nutrient intake Nutritional Requirements nutritional status United States Vertebrates: anatomy and physiology, studies on body, several organs or systems Vitamin B 12 - administration & dosage vitamin B12 Vitamins
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Zusammenfassung:	This paper presents a synopsis of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for folate and the recommended folic acid intake to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Estimated intake of folic acid is presented and total folate intake is compared to the DRI. Vitamin B12 DRIs are highlighted in addition to the IOM recommendation for crystalline vitamin B 12 intake specifically for individuals > = 51 years of age. Recently reported evidence of vitamin B12 inadequacy in the aging segment of the U. S. population will be addressed.
ISSN:	0029-6643 1753-4887
DOI:	10.1301/nr.2004.jun.S14-S20