Prevalence of inadequacy and associated indicators with mineral intake in Brazilian adolescents and young adults

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the prevalence of inadequate mineral intake and associated factors with calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium intakes in individuals aged 15-24.9 years. Methods We analyzed 476 from Brazilian Study Nutrition Health, stratified into two age groups (adolescents 15-18.9 years young adults 19-24.9 years). Mineral was obtained 24-hour Dietary Recalls. The values Estimated Average Requirement Tolerable Upper Intake Levels were considered to calculate inadequacy. Multiple logistic regression used determine intake. Results Calcium magnesium had highest inadequacy (>83%) both sexes groups. Sodium above for majority population studied (>68%). all minerals different between (p<0.01), it not (p>0.05). sex (calcium, sodium), group physical activity magnesium), followed by socioeconomic level (zinc sodium) body weight status (iron sodium). Conclusion expressive portion is at nutritional risk sodium. Such data can contribute national public policy revision that related micronutrient adoption healthier habits adolescents adults.