Ethnic Variations in Dietary Calcium-to-Magnesium Ratios: Assessment Using Validated Mineral Food Frequency Questionnaires

Objectives: Calcium and magnesium are essential micronutrients that play important roles in several physiological processes, mostly those related to cardiovascular and metabolic health. The optimal dietary intake ratio of calcium and magnesium has significant implications, as imbalances are associated with increased risks of chronic diseases. It is therefore essential to assess the calcium-to-magnesium dietary intake ratio to determine whether this may contribute to ethnic differences in metabolic health parameters.