| The mineral depletion of foods available to us as a nation (1940-2002)--a review of the 6th Edition of McCance and Widdowson. | |
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PMID: 18309763 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Over the past 60 years there have been fundamental changes in the quality and quantity of food available to us as a nation. The character, growing method, preparation, source and ultimate presentation of basic staples have changed significantly to the extent that trace elements and micronutrient contents have been severely depleted. This trend, established in a review of the 5th Edition of McCance & Widdowson's The Composition of Foods, is still apparent in this review of the 6th edition of the same work. Concurrently there has been a precipitous change towards convenience and pre-prepared foods containing saturated fats, highly processed meats and refined carbohydrates, often devoid of vital micronutrients yet packed with a cocktail of chemical additives including colourings, flavourings and preservatives. It is proposed that these changes are significant contributors to rising levels of diet-induced ill health. Ongoing research clearly demonstrates a significant relationship between deficiencies in micronutrients and physical and mental ill health. |
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Authors:
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David Thomas |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nutrition and health Volume: 19 ISSN: 0260-1060 ISO Abbreviation: Nutr Health Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-03 Completed Date: 2008-04-14 Revised Date: 2012-02-23 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8306569 Medline TA: Nutr Health Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 21-55 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Register of Nutritional Therapists, silverdale, East Sussex, UK. david.mri@btconnect.com |
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Food
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standards* Food Analysis Food Supply / standards Humans Mental Health* Minerals / administration & dosage, analysis* Nutritional Status* Nutritive Value Trace Elements / administration & dosage, analysis* |
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0/Minerals; 0/Trace Elements |
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