The effect of moderately increased intakes of complex carbohydrates (cereals, vegetables and fruit) for 12 weeks on iron and zinc metabolism

Mason, Pamela M., Judd, Patricia A., Fairweather-Tait, Susan J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1413-5569, Eagles, John and Minski, Margret J. (1990) The effect of moderately increased intakes of complex carbohydrates (cereals, vegetables and fruit) for 12 weeks on iron and zinc metabolism. British Journal of Nutrition, 63 (3). pp. 597-611. ISSN 0007-1145

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Abstract

Fifteen adult women were given diets in which the intake of complex carbohydrates was increased from 20 to 30 g over a 12 week period. Metabolic balances were carried out, iron and zinc absorption tests performed using stable isotopes, and Fe and Zn status monitored. Although effects on bowel function were observed, the changed diet had no influence on any of the previously described variables. It was concluded that a moderate increase in cereals, fruit and vegetables did not have an adverse effect on Fe or Zn nutrition.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: absorption,adolescent,adult,biological availability,diet,dietary carbohydrates,feces,female,humans,iron,zinc
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Musculoskeletal Medicine
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Nutrition and Preventive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health
Depositing User: Pure Connector
Date Deposited: 05 Aug 2014 12:52
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2023 01:20
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/49240
DOI: 10.1079/BJN19900146

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