Carotenoid Intake and Serum Concentration in Young Finnish Children and Their Relation with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Carotenoid Intake and Serum Concentration in Young Finnish Children and Their Relation with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Fruit and vegetable intake has been associated with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. These foods are the main dietary source of carotenoids. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the associations between dietary intake and serum concentrations of α- and β-carotene i...

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Main Authors: Marianne Prasad, Hanna-Mari Takkinen, Liisa Uusitalo, Heli Tapanainen, Marja-Leena Ovaskainen, Georg Alfthan, Iris Erlund, Suvi Ahonen, Mari Åkerlund, Jorma Toppari, Jorma Ilonen, Mikael Knip, Riitta Veijola, Suvi M. Virtanen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
serum carotenoids
dietary carotenoids
children’s diet
biomarkers
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1533

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