Intakes, Adequacy, and Biomarker Status of Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12 in Māori and Non-Māori Octogenarians: Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ)

Intakes, Adequacy, and Biomarker Status of Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12 in Māori and Non-Māori Octogenarians: Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ)

Advanced-age adults may be at risk of iron, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiency due to low food intake and poor absorption. This study aimed to investigate the intake and adequacy of iron, folate, and vitamin B12 and their relationship with respective biomarker status. Face-to-face interviews with 21...

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Main Authors: Danika Pillay, Carol Wham, Simon Moyes, Marama Muru-Lanning, Ruth Teh, Ngaire Kerse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
iron
folate
vitamin B12
biomarkers
older adults
octogenarians
LiLACS NZ
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/8/1090

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