Who has a high vitamin A intake from plant foods, but a low serum retinol concentration? Data from women in Indonesia

Article Abstract:

Indonesian women of a high socio-economic status consume more vitamin A from animal foods than their poorer counterparts, and thus have a higher serum retinol concentration. It is clear that socio-economic status influences vitamin A intake from animal foods, which then affects serum retinol concentration. A possible reason why socio-economic status can affect the link between vitamin A intake from plant foods and serum retinol concentration is that women with a lower socio-economic status live in poorer hygiene conditions which compromise the condition of their gastro-intestinal tract, with their ability to utilize plant carotenoids thus being compromised.

Indonesia, Indonesians

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Vitamin A and vitamin E statuses of preschool children of socioeconomically disadvantaged families living in the midwestern United States

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to analyze the vitamin A and vitamin E nutritional statuses of preschool children of socioeconomically poor American families. The nutrients were measured by using anthropometry, by measuring the serum lipids, and by using the modified relative dose response (MRDR) test for vitamin A. Results indicate that a majority of the socioeconomically disadvantaged children has vitamin A deficiency. The study also shows that Afro-American children have a significantly higher serum cholesterol and lycopene level than Caucasian children.

Analysis, Vitamin E, Preschool children, Vitamin E in human nutrition

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Application of the modified relative dose response test to pregnant Indonesian women for assessing vitamin A status

Article Abstract:

An assessment of the vitamin A status of a group of 144 pregnant Indonesian women revealed that only 48%, or a little less than half, had satisfactory vitamin A intake. Seventeen percent of the women were suffering from subclinical vitamin A deficiency, while 35% were classified as having 'uncertain' vitamin A status. The modified relative dose response test, serum retinol determination and gynecological examinations were used to assessed these women's vitamin A status.

Health aspects, Pregnant women

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