How is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in Poland? The case study of folate
Introduction and objective Ensuring the adequate intake of micronutrients by populations is an important aspect of public health. This study aims to elucidate the process of setting nutrition recommendations and the development of subsequent policies associated with micronutrients in Poland by using...
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| author | Ewa Sicińska Marta Jeruszka-Bielak Wojciech Roszkowski Anna Brzozowska Mirosław Jarosz Monique M. Raats |
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| description | Introduction and objective
Ensuring the adequate intake of micronutrients by populations is an important aspect of public health. This study aims to elucidate the process of setting nutrition recommendations and the development of subsequent policies associated with micronutrients in Poland by using the case study of folate.
Material and Methods
The study was based on 13 interviews conducted between October 2010 – February 2011, and desk research comprising a review of the associated scientific literature and relevant documents, such as scientific opinions and reports of the meetings of scientific committees. The interviews were conducted within the EURRECA (EURopean micronutrient RECommendations Aligned) Network of Excellence in the frame of the European Union’s 6th Framework Programme.
Results
Since 1997, the Experts Group of the Ministry of Health recommended that all women of childbearing age should consume folic acid as a supplement to prevent neural tube defects in their offspring. The fortification of foodstuffs with folic acid is not obligatory. This study describes the revision of the folate nutrient recommendation and the process by which strategies to increase the intake of this vitamin by the Polish population were identified. The institution responsible for the choice and implementation of folate policy is the Ministry of Health and the National Food and Nutrition Institute is responsible for setting/updating the nutrient recommendations.
Conclusions
The current Polish nutrition recommendations for folate are consistent with the levels set by most other countries. The constant improvement of nutritional knowledge on folate among consumers, especially young women, is necessary. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-17943b4c26854cbda812db7038c610292022-12-22T03:18:35ZengInstitute of Rural HealthAnnals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine1232-19661898-22632018-03-01251828610.5604/12321966.123067072549How is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in Poland? The case study of folateEwa Sicińska0Marta Jeruszka-Bielak1Wojciech Roszkowski2Anna Brzozowska3Mirosław Jarosz4Monique M. Raats5Department of Human Nutrition, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Human Nutrition, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Human Nutrition, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Human Nutrition, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Warsaw, PolandThe National Food and Nutrition Institute, Warsaw, PolandFood Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre, School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, United KingdomIntroduction and objective Ensuring the adequate intake of micronutrients by populations is an important aspect of public health. This study aims to elucidate the process of setting nutrition recommendations and the development of subsequent policies associated with micronutrients in Poland by using the case study of folate. Material and Methods The study was based on 13 interviews conducted between October 2010 – February 2011, and desk research comprising a review of the associated scientific literature and relevant documents, such as scientific opinions and reports of the meetings of scientific committees. The interviews were conducted within the EURRECA (EURopean micronutrient RECommendations Aligned) Network of Excellence in the frame of the European Union’s 6th Framework Programme. Results Since 1997, the Experts Group of the Ministry of Health recommended that all women of childbearing age should consume folic acid as a supplement to prevent neural tube defects in their offspring. The fortification of foodstuffs with folic acid is not obligatory. This study describes the revision of the folate nutrient recommendation and the process by which strategies to increase the intake of this vitamin by the Polish population were identified. The institution responsible for the choice and implementation of folate policy is the Ministry of Health and the National Food and Nutrition Institute is responsible for setting/updating the nutrient recommendations. Conclusions The current Polish nutrition recommendations for folate are consistent with the levels set by most other countries. The constant improvement of nutritional knowledge on folate among consumers, especially young women, is necessary.http://www.journalssystem.com/aaem/How-is-the-process-of-setting-micronutrients-recommendations-reflected-in-nutrition-policies-in-Poland-The-case-study-of-folate,72549,0,2.htmlmicronutrientsnutrition policypublic healthfolate |
| spellingShingle | Ewa Sicińska Marta Jeruszka-Bielak Wojciech Roszkowski Anna Brzozowska Mirosław Jarosz Monique M. Raats How is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in Poland? The case study of folate Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine micronutrients nutrition policy public health folate |
| title | How is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in Poland? The case study of folate |
| title_full | How is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in Poland? The case study of folate |
| title_fullStr | How is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in Poland? The case study of folate |
| title_full_unstemmed | How is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in Poland? The case study of folate |
| title_short | How is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in Poland? The case study of folate |
| title_sort | how is the process of setting micronutrients recommendations reflected in nutrition policies in poland the case study of folate |
| topic | micronutrients nutrition policy public health folate |
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