Background:
Objective:
Methods:
Results:
Conclusions:
Despite concerted efforts to improve diet quality and reduce malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies remain widespread globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries and among population groups with increased needs, where diets are often inadequate in iron, zinc, folate, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B12. There is a need to understand the density of these micronutrients and their bioavailability across diverse foods and the suitability of these foods to help meet requirements for populations with high burdens of micronutrient malnutrition.
Objective:
We aimed to identify the top food sources of these commonly lacking micronutrients, which are essential for optimal health, to support efforts to reduce micronutrient malnutrition among various populations globally.
Methods:
We built an aggregated global food composition database and calculated recommended nutrient intakes for five population groups with varying requirements. An approach was developed to rate foods according to their density in each and all priority micronutrients for various population groups with different nutrient requirements.
Results:
We find that the top sources of priority micronutrients are organ meat, small fish, dark green leafy vegetables, bivalves, crustaceans, goat, beef, eggs, milk, canned fish with bones, mutton, and lamb. Cheese, goat milk, and pork are also good sources, and to a lesser extent, yogurt, fresh fish, pulses, teff, and canned fish without bones.
Conclusions:
The results provide insight into which foods to prioritize to fill common micronutrient gaps and reduce undernutrition."
Above words from Frontiers in Nutrition article here
h/t Marks Daily Apple here
Do you include any of the top sources in your menu plans?
Liver would be my choice as the number one organ meat, it's not on the menu today though, we have a nice pork casserole to enjoy 😋
You may like to read:
Nutrient packed organ meat - see here
What is a bivalve mollusk? - see here What is Teff? - see here
Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles, studies and recipe ideas are within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
24 comments:
Very informative. Thank you for sharing.
siempre es bueno comer de forma racional. Gracias por los consejos. Te mando un beso.
Great info. I include many of the top sources but I draw the line at organ meat.
We've not been eating well. I'm just having too difficult a time. Hooray for frozen foods.
I loved my mom's liver and onions, but I don't fix it. I never even see liver, but maybe because I am not looking. Beef was the star tonight.
Very informative and useful. Thank you.
...eating well sure can be complex!
Wow, it would be so hard to get enough nutrients if you were vegan!
Interesting
Not heard the term micronutrients before. An interesting article.
We enjoy liver, it's been a regular meal on our menu just lately.
Hello Jan ;=) You know what, liver is the only food I really dislike, and Tripe also, but on the whole I think I eat quite well, and the foods you mentioned that are good for you, are the ones I eat. I don't take any vitamins, as I think my diet is rich in every vitamin I need. It's good to know I'm on the right track.
Best Wishes from Portugal.
I remember eating liver a lot as growing up. Now I eat some of the things you menioned without thinking about the nutrients involved. Thanks for brining this to my attention.
You mentioned "small fish" ... this means that swordfish, tuna, amberjack, etc. can't be considered as a good source of micronutrients. Isn't it?
Great post, Jan! Many interesting information about the sourse of micronutrients.
Jan - very interesting. Apart from the fresh seafood, this seems like the diet my parents enjoyed while they were growing up on the farm. Maybe it is time more of us returned to that diet!
All of the above. Come join us at food Wednesday. http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/ I can't remember if I invited you before, if I did sorry for the push. LOL
I grew up eating calf liver when Mama cooked it with onions and put it in gravy. The last time she made it, I was in my 30s. I have never cooked liver. I probably never will, but I eat most of the other items in the list. When my children were little, we called it "steak." They loved liver.
Not a fan of organ meat.
A very interesting post. Being vegan I think I'll have to start taking vitamins.xxx
When I was growing up I had liver, but it's not something I've eaten in years. All other organs are a definite no no for me! Take care, Sue xx
Giorgio said...
You mentioned "small fish" ... this means that swordfish, tuna, amberjack, etc. can't be considered as a good source of micronutrients. Isn't it?
Great post, Jan! Many interesting information about the sourse of micronutrients.
Hello Giorgio
Fish like herring, mackerel and pilchards are very good to include in your menu plans, read more here
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/fish-and-shellfish-nutrition/
All the best Jan
DVArtist said...
All of the above. Come join us at food Wednesday. http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/ I can't remember if I invited you before, if I did sorry for the push. LOL
Hello Nicole (DVArtist)
Many thanks for your comment here.
Thanks also for the invite to Food Wednesday.
http://hummingbirdwoodlandstudio.blogspot.com/
I have visited and left a comment.
All the best Jan
Very interesing indeed, Jan. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Siempre interesante. Besos.
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