A dietary deficiency of antioxidant nutrients was
observed in Polish adolescent subjects under study,
especially for vitamin C and E. These surveyed diets
were all deficient in C, and dietary vitamin E in girls
was lower than the Polish Nutritional Standard values.
Vitamin A intakes were found to be 29 - 38%
higher than those recommended.
2. Dietary vitamin E deficiencies were observed in a
significant number of subjects (ranging 47 - 67 %).
3. The observed dietary deficit in vitamin C resulted
from a too low consumption of fruit and vegetables.
4. The dietary consumption of vitamins C and E needs
to be increased.