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- Title
Modeling Zinc Absorption in the Adult Population of Colombia: Insights for Nutritional Evaluation and Intervention Strategies.
- Authors
Alvarez-Bustamante, José Alexander; Muñoz, Angélica María
- Abstract
Zinc is a vital trace element, yet its deficiency is common in various populations. This study addresses the gap in understanding zinc intake and its relationship with key nutritional parameters in a Colombian population. We analyzed data from 12,987 individuals, focusing on the daily intake of zinc, phytate, protein, and calcium, and used the phytate/zinc molar ratio as an input parameter in the Miller et al. (2013) model. This model was employed to estimate the total absorbed zinc (TAZ) and the fractional absorption of zinc (FAZ). Our findings highlight a general trend towards insufficient intake compared to the standards of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Colombia, with a significant percentage of the population falling below the estimated average requirement (EAR) and recommended daily allowance (RDA) for zinc, underscoring the need for targeted nutritional strategies. Our study contributes to a broader understanding of zinc nutrition and public health implications in Colombia, providing a basis for future dietary guidelines and health interventions.
- Subjects
NUTRITIONAL requirements; FOOD consumption; PHYTIC acid; TRACE elements; PARAMETERS (Statistics)
- Publication
Biological Trace Element Research, 2025, Vol 203, Issue 1, p105
- ISSN
0163-4984
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1007/s12011-024-04180-x