The complexity of producing and interpreting dietary vitamin A statistics

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis(2021)

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Abstract
•38 of 90 food composition tables reviewed report total vitamin A values poorly.•Only 9 tables provide total vitamin A values expressed in both RE and RAE.•25 tables provide enough information to calculate total vitamin A in RE and RAE.•Consensus on the conversion of pro-vitamin A carotenoids to retinol is needed.•Vitamin A adequacy ratios vary with the unit of intake and source of requirements.
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Household consumption and expenditure surveys,HCES,Vitamin A,Retinol Equivalent,Retinol Activity Equivalent,Carotenoids,Dietary assessment
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