The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
Časopis "Poljoprivreda i šumarstvo"
- Since 1955 -
Year 2013, Volume 59 Issue 1
| Year : | 2013 |
| Volume : | 59 |
| Issue : | 1 |
| Authors : | Ana TOPALOVIĆ, Mirko KNEŽEVIĆ, Vlatka VAJS |
| Title : | TOTAL PHENOLICS AND ANTIOXIDANTS FROM FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: EVALUATION OF DAILY INTAKE |
| Abstract : | Given the importance of antioxidant-rich food in the promotion of health and prevention against damages caused by reactive species, this paper presents insights into antioxidant activity of phenolics, total phenolics and antioxidants in fruits and vegetables. It also comprises the daily intake of phenolics and antioxidants from these foods in American and French diet and the evaluation for Montenegro by using of literature data. In comparison to fruits, the vegetables contribute to a lesser extent in daily intake of phenolics and antioxidants. In Montenegrin diet, the main dietary sources of phenolics and antioxidants are apples and potatoes, and the relatively high daily intakes are achieved from bananas, plums, oranges, bell peppers and cabbage. The daily consumption of fruits and vegetables in Montenegro is significantly lower than in France and especially in USA. Dietary modification through the balanced consumption of fruit and vegetables is necessary. Therefore, it is more important and effective than nutritional supplements for the primary prevention of chronic diseases. |
| For citation : | Ana TOPALOVIĆ, Mirko KNEŽEVIĆ, Vlatka VAJS (2013): THE TOTAL PHENOLICS AND ANTIOXIDANTS FROM FRUIT AND VEGETABLES: AN EVALUATION OF DAILY INTAKE. Agriculture & Forestry, Vol. 59. Issue 1: 143-154, 2013, Podgorica |
| Keywords : | fruit, vegetable, phenolic, antioxidant, intake |
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