Table 2 Daily intake of antioxidants in Brazilian adults
Nutrients | Men | Reference value (EAR)€ | Women | Reference value (EAR)€ | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A (μg RAE) | 368.7 ± 1502 | 625 | 411.3 ± 1494 | 500 | 0.02 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 70.9 ± 536.6 | 75 | 95.4 ± 501.9 | 60 | 0.44 |
Vitamin E (mg) | 5.1 ± 2.8 | 12 | 4.9 ± 1.9 | 12 | 0.001 |
Selenium (μg) | 84 ± 53.4 | 45 | 84.8 ± 40.1 | 45 | 0.001 |
Zinc (mg) | 9.6 ± 4.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 ± 3.7 | 6.8 | 0.001 |