The Spread of Malnutrition: Retinol &
Carotenoids
NDNS 65 +
Free-living M = 538, F = 516
Bates CJ
et al. Br. J. Nut. 2010 doi:10.1017/S0007114510003053
Plasma beta-carotene nmol/l
Total carotenoids Intake mg/day
Plasma
retinol
1.0
– 2.8 umol/l
Retinol
Intake
ug/day
300 – 1,500
Parameter and Normal Range