Retinol, β-carotene, α-tocopherol and vitamin D status in European adolescents; regional differences an variability: A review Estado de retinol, β-caroteno, α-tocopherol y vitamina D en adolescentes europeos; diferencias regionales y variabilidad: revisión

Currently, blood levels to define vitamin deficiency or optimal status in adolescents are extrapolated from adults. This may be not adequate as vitamin requirements during adolescence depend on the process of sexual maturation, rapid increasing height and weight, among other factors. In order to est...

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Main Authors: J. Valtueña, C. Breidenassel, J. Folle, M. González-Gross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2011-04-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112011000200006