Compliance Program Evaluation: FY 77 Selected Minerals in Foods Survey - Adults, Infants and Toddlers

摘要

Because new technology and manufacturing practices may change the mineral composition of foods, a study was done to determine the content of certain minerals in foods. Copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and sodium were analyzed in 25 market basket samples representing the adult total diet. These samples were collected in 20 urban areas of the United States. The same minerals were analyzed in 12 market basket samples representing infant and toddler foods collected at the retail level in 11 urban areas of the U.S. and 1 urban area of Puerto Rico.