Levels and daily intake of lead (Pb) and six essential elements in gari samples from Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria: A potential risk factor of health status
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- 作者：Joseph A. Adeyemia ; b ; joseph.adeyemi@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Chris O. Adedirec ; Ana Carolina Paulellia ; Airton da Cunha Martins Jr.a ; Kayode David Ileked ; Fernando Barbosa Jr.a
- 关键词：Food analysis ; Food composition ; Food safety ; Gari consumption ; Estimated daily intake ; Essential elements ; Lead ; Dietary reference intake
- 刊名：Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：February 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：45
- 期：Complete
- 页码：34-38
- 全文大小：353 K
文摘
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Levels of Pb, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn, Fe and Ca were determined in gari samples.
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The samples were collected in four major cities in Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria.
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The estimated elemental daily intakes were compared to recommended dietary intake.
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Gari consumption could result in elevated lead level in the body.
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Gari is a good source of Mn, Co and Cu but not rich in Zn, Fe and Ca.