Women take fewer vitamins than men
The vitamin intake of the average woman is lower than the average man. According to research by the Dutch RIVM.
The researchers estimate the intake of vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B6 and B12, folates, vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin E.Part of the population appears to be less vitamin A, B1, C and E, magnesium, potassium and zinc in their diet than is recommended.
In general, the vitamin intake (young) men than in women the same age. This also applies to minerals. In children, there was no difference between boys and girls in the intake of minerals. As people age, they get more of most vitamins and minerals.
The contribution of fortified foods is the highest for the B vitamins and vitamin C. B1 for about 8 percent of the total intake of vitamin B1, B2, for that was 10 percent and 17 percent for vitamin B6. For folates is 9 percent. For vitamin C is also 9 percent. Dietary supplements contribute 10 percent of vitamin C intake. For vitamin D is the contribution of fortified foods 12 percent and 13 percent of vitamin E, probably margarines.
The RIVM notes that fortified foods contribute more to intake of vitamins or food supplements.
The RIVM says that the advice for higher intakes of specific age groups are not always followed. These are folic acid (women planning to become pregnant), vitamin D (for seniors), iron (for women of childbearing age) and calcium (for adolescents).