The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has engulfed the world, affecting more than 180 …

Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D)< 50 nmol/L or 20 ng/mL) is
common in Europe and the Middle East. It occurs in< 20% of the population in Northern …

There are variable definitions of vitamin D deficiency, based on different thresholds of serum
25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D); this has a major bearing on the prevalence estimates of …

Although copper (Cu) is recognized as an essential trace element, uncertainties remain
regarding Cu reference values for humans, as illustrated by discrepancies between …

Background Interest in vegetarian diets is growing in Italy and elsewhere, as government
agencies and health/nutrition organizations are emphasizing that regular consumption of …

This report on vitamin B-12 (B12) is part of the Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development
(BOND) Project, which provides state-of-the art information and advice on the selection, use …

In recent years, there have been reports suggesting a high prevalence of low vitamin D
intakes and vitamin D deficiency or inadequate vitamin D status in E urope. Coupled with …

Background A global move toward consumption of diets from sustainable sources is
required to protect planetary health. As this dietary transition will result in greater reliance on …

The aim of this study was to investigate differences in dietary intakes between 30 251
participants in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition–Oxford …

The Mediterranean dietary pattern, through a healthy profile of fat intake, low proportion of
carbohydrate, low glycemic index, high content of dietary fiber, antioxidant compounds, and …