Daily consumption of some macroelements in Primorsky Krai

Abstract

The paper describes results of research into the geographical features of population’s provision with calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in Primorsky Krai in 2007. The actual average daily doses of consumption of macroelements have been calculated based upon budget observations and questioning with due regard to data about mineral composition of food products and other types of potable water. The authors have revealed insufficient consumption of calcium (22-31.1 % of the consumption rate) and somewhat magnesium (57.4-117.5 % of the consumption rate), as well as imbalance of these elements with phosphorus. As reported, the calcium and magnesium consumption deficit appears to be resulted from decreased consumption of milk and meat products, green vegetables, high-mineralised table waters, ultrafresh tap water and well water. This deficit most often manifests itself in the south-western and north-western parts of the region.