Features of consumption of vitamins and foods enriched with biologically active substances by Petersburgers

Abstract

Purpose. To study and evaluate the use of vitamins and products enriched with biologically active substances by the residents of St. Petersburg. The study was conducted with the use of the questionnaire survey method of 1200 Petersburgers. Results. A third of residents (35.5 per cent) never used enriched food products in nutrition. The majority of St. Petersburgers (59.3%) when cooking do not use iodized salt or do it rarely. While the use of salt increases with the age. Inclusion of vitamins in the diet fails to be widely distributed among the citizens: monthly they are used by only 20.3% of citizen, 2 times a year - 28.2% and only during illness - 17.7%. One third of the population (33.8 percent) never takes vitamins in the form of tablets, syrups, solutions, etc. Conclusion. The analysis indicates the need to improve the nutrition of Petersburgers to reduce risk factors for diseases by improving health literacy in organized units for healthy nutrition on the base of Health Centers or clinics in St. Petersburg.