Blood ascorbic acid levels of selected male and female residents in Barangay Putho- Tuntungin, Los Baños, Laguna

Date

3-2004

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

College

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Nieva T. Librojo-Basilio

Abstract

Blood ascorbic acid levels of selected male and female residents of Barangay Putho-Tuntungin, Los Banos, Laguna were determined using the 2,4- dinitrophenylhydrazine method by Roe and Kuether (1943). A total of 25 volunteer residents were considered under study. Diet behavior such as frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables, chicken, milk and fruit juice gave significant effects on blood vitamin C levels. Increased smoking significantly lowered the effects on blood ascorbic acid levels of the respondents. Other factors such as alcohol intake, occurrence of diseases, consumption of pork, beef, fish and other seafood gave no significant effects on blood vitamin C levels. The relationship of factors investigated was determined statistically by Single-Effect Analysis of Variance and Duncan's Multiple Range Test. The mean ascorbic acid level was 0.704 mg/100 mL whole blood sample. The levels range from 0.153 to 1.585 mg ascorbic acid per 100 mL whole blood. Of the 25 respondents, 19 (76%) can be considered as vitamin C deficient.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2004 C4 M37

Document Type

Thesis

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