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The aim of paper was to assess the vitamins of low physically active women (n=100). The information about vitamins intake were collected using 24-hour recall and diet history questionnaire. The intake of vitamins B1, B2, and B6 was too low. Vitamin B1--64.7% recommended level, vitamin B2--81.2% recommended level, vitamin B6--72.2% recommended level, niacin--63.5% recommended level and folacin--71.8% recommended level. The study showed unsatisfactory low consumption of milk and dietary products, cereal products, vegetables and fruits.

The study aimed to establish the intake of vitamins in an average diet of Warsaw adult inhabitants using 3-day records method. The consumption of vitamin B1 was about 40% lower than recommended, the intake level of vitamin C, B2, PP and B6 was about 20-30% lower than recommended, whilst, folate in the diet realized the norms only in 50%. The intake of vitamins E, A and B12 was higher than recommended. In order to ensure the proper intake of vitamin C, it is recommended to increase the intake of fruit and vegetables rich in this vitamin and their products. In order to increase the participation of vitamin B1, PP, B6 and folate in the diet, a higher consumption of vegetable and vegetable products and bread and cereal products is recommended, however, in order to supply the proper amount of vitamin B2 in the diet it is recommended to increase the intake level of milk and milk products, vegetables and bread and cereal products.

The aim of the paper was to assess the minerals contents in daily food rations of low physically active women. The data on minerals intake were collected using 24-hour recall and diet history questionnaire. The intake of Ca, Fe, K, Zn and Mg was very low; Ca--47.9% of recommended level, Fe--65% of recommended level, K, Zn and Mg from 55% to 68% of recommended level. The study showed unsatisfactory low consumption of milk and dairy products, cereal products, vegetables and fruits, which are rich source of minerals.