Summary
This paper reports findings from the South Korean KNHANES national dietary survey (2008–2015), examining population-level micronutrient intake patterns. The analysis identified calcium and potassium as the only minerals that consistently failed to meet recommended intake guidelines across the surveyed population. The work contributes to understanding dietary adequacy gaps in a developed East Asian food system.
UK applicability
Whilst the study is specific to South Korean dietary patterns and food supply, the findings on calcium and potassium adequacy may inform comparative analysis of dietary mineral gaps in other populations; however, direct applicability to UK conditions would require consideration of different food environments, dietary patterns, and reference intake standards.
Key measures
Dietary mineral intake (calcium, potassium, and other minerals) compared against recommended dietary intake guidelines; proportion of population failing to meet recommendations
Outcomes reported
The study analysed national dietary intake data from the South Korean KNHANES survey (2008–2015) to assess population-level compliance with recommended mineral intake guidelines across calcium, potassium, and other micronutrients.
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