Fruit and vegetables consumption is associated with higher vitamin intake and blood vitamin status among European adolescents.

Background/objectives: Current research in adults indicates that fruit and vegetable (FAV) consumption increases serum levels of vitamins C, E and folate of β-carotene and reduces homocysteine concentrations. The aim of the present study was to examine the association of FAV consumption on vitamin intakes and their impact on blood vitamin concentrations in European adolescents.

Subject/methods: This multi-center cross-sectional study included 702 (53.

Prenatal detection of heart defects as an indication for chromosome analysis.

Chromosome investigations were carried out in 588 fetuses with prenatally diagnosed growth retardation and/or congenital malformations. Out of these cases 116 (19.7%) revealed a chromosome disorder.