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Authors
Stefanie Vandevijvere; Michels, N; Verstraete, S; Ferrari, M; Leclercq, C; Cuenca-García, M; Grammatikaki, E; Manios, Y; Gottrand, F; Valtueña, J; Santamaría, J V; Kersting, M; Gonzalez-Gross, M; Moreno, L; Mouratidou, T; Stevens, K; Meirhaeghe, A; Dallongeville, J; Sjöström, M; Hallström, L; Kafatos, A; Widhalm, K; Molnár, D; De Henauw, S; Huybrechts, IKeywords
Abstract:
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Adolescents are at risk of iron deficiency because of their high iron requirements. The aims of this study were: (1) to assess iron intake, its determinants and its most important food sources and; (2) to evaluate the relation of iron intake and status in European adolescents.SUBJECTS/METHODS: Two non-consecutive 24-h recalls were completed by a computerised tool. The socio-demographic and socio-economic data were collected by a self-reported questionnaire. Weight and height were measured. A distinction was made between haem and non-haem iron.RESULTS: The total iron i…