ABSTRACT
Several studies of adolescents’ eating habits in Sweden[1-3] and internationally[4-9] have shown that their intakes of zinc, iron, selenium and folic acid as well as other nutrients are lower than the recommended dietary allowances, especially for girls. It has been suggested that a higher energy expenditure with a subsequently higher energy intake would lead to greater essential nutrient intakes, whereby the problem would automatically be resolved[10]. The nutrient intake of those involved in orienteering has been questioned[11].
