Material and methods. The mean vitamin consumption was estimated using three-day dietary records whilst vitamin contents
of selected foodstuffs were obtained from Food Composition Tables. Both were related to Polish nutrition standards applied
to adolescents; i.e. EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) for vitamins A and C and AI (Adequate Intake) for vitamin E.
Results. Dietary vitamin C in adolescents and vitamin E in girls were around 18-25% lower than that recommended. Diets
that were deficient in vitamins C and E were recorded in 47% to 67% adolescents.
Conclusions. It is therefore necessary to increase the consumption of vegetables and fruit which provide a valuable dietary
source for these vitamins