Mandatory Folic Acid Fortification: In Newfoundland and Labrador

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
21 August 2007

Abstract

Purpose: Dietary folic acid (FA) intakes were analyzed in random samples of 302 young women (aged 18 to 34) and 337 seniors (aged 65 to 74) residing in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The analyses were an attempt to estimate the amount of FA they would consume solely because of mandatory fortification of foods.
Methods: Secondary analysis was performed on raw data collected through single 24-hour recalls as part of a larger study.
Results: The dietary FA contributed by fortified foods eaten in the specified amounts was estimated to be 136 to 148 mcg/day (226 to 247 DFE/day) for young women and 151 to 160 mcg/day (252 to 267 DFE/day) for seniors. Most of this FA was contributed to the diet by enriched white flour.
Conclusions: Mandatory fortification of foods appears to have improved the total mean intake of folate by young women and seniors residing in NL.

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Objectif: Les apports alimentaires en acide folique (AF) ont été analysés chez des échantillons aléatoires de 302 jeunes femmes (âgées de 18 à 34 ans) et de 337 personnes âgées (âgées de 65 à 74 ans) résidant à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. Les analyses avaient pour but d’évaluer la quantité d'AF que ces personnes consommeraient uniquement grâce à un enrichissement obligatoire des aliments.
Méthodes: Une analyse secondaire a été effectuée sur les données brutes recueillies par des rappels individuels de 24 heures provenant d'une étude plus vaste.
Résultats: L'AF alimentaire fourni par les aliments enrichis consommés selon les quantités précisées se situait entre 136 et 148 mcg/jour (226 à 247 EFA/jour) chez les jeunes femmes et entre 151 et 160 mcg/jour (252 à 267 EFA/jour) chez les personnes âgées. La plus grande partie de cet AF provenait de la farine blanche enrichie.
Conclusions: L'enrichissement obligatoire des aliments semble avoir amélioré l'apport total moyen en folate chez des jeunes femmes et des personnes âgées vivant à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 68Number 3September 2007
Pages: 143 - 145

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Barbara V. Roebothan, PhD, RDt
Division of Community Health, Memorial University, St. John's, NL
Joy Carmichael, BSc, DDS
Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University, St. John's, NL
Valerie Barter, BSc, RDt
Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University, St. John's, NL
Jane Aucoin, MSc, RDt
Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University, St. John's, NL
Madonna Murphy, BSc
Division of Community Health, Memorial University, St. John's, NL

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