Introduction and objective. Ensuring the adequate intake of micronutrients by populations is an important aspect of
public health. This study aims to elucidate the process of setting nutrition recommendations and the development of
subsequent policies associated with micronutrients in Poland by using the case study of folate.
Materials and method. The study was based on 13 interviews conducted between October 2010 – February 2011, and
desk research comprising a review of the associated scientific literature and relevant documents, such as scientific opinions
and reports of the meetings of scientific committees. The interviews were conducted within the EURRECA (EURopean
micronutrient RECommendations Aligned) Network of Excellence in the frame of the European Union’s 6th Framework
Programme.
Results. Since 1997, the Experts Group of the Ministry of Health recommended that all women of childbearing age should
consume folic acid as a supplement to prevent neural tube defects in their offspring. The fortification of foodstuffs with
folic acid is not obligatory. This study describes the revision of the folate nutrient recommendation and the process by
which strategies to increase the intake of this vitamin by the Polish population were identified. The institution responsible
for the choice and implementation of folate policy is the Ministry of Health and the National Food and Nutrition Institute
is responsible for setting/updating the nutrient recommendations.
Conclusions. The current Polish nutrition recommendations for folate are consistent with the levels set by most other
countries. The constant improvement of nutritional knowledge on folate among consumers, especially young women, is
necessary.
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