MICROELEMENT STATUS OF THE POPULATION OF CHELYABINSK AS BASIS OF PRODUCTION FORTIFIED FOODS
Research of many scientists in the Chelyabinsk region identified biogeochemical provinces, which in its origins are natural and man-made. As a result, under the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors emerged geochemical anomalies with excessive accumulation of certain elements – nickel, lead, chromium, cobalt, at least, and other deficit – selenium, zinc, manganese, and iodine. Micronutrient deficiencies in the soil through biochemical food chain generates a similar lack of minerals in the diet of man. The most effective way to improve the security of the population lacking micronutrients (including mineral components) is the production and regular inclusion in the diet of foods rich in these valuable biologically active substances. But, before we develop new fortified foods, it is necessary to have information about the security of the population by each individual enriching micronutrients. To this end, studies were carried out trace element status of different age groups in the city of Chelyabinsk to identify risks of deficiency elements and rationale of the production of fortified foods with mineral components, lack of which in the diet due to the geochemical characteristics of the region. It is established that virtually every citizen, starting with 18 years of age and throughout life, suffers from a lack of such trace elements as Se. 
 The risk of deficiency is high Se 93,2–96,2 %. Every second Chelyabinsk, regardless of age are at risk of deficien-
 cy I. Every second (third) citizen (depending on age), there are risks of deficiency Zn. Thus, the need to develop scientifically sound food production with mass consumption of enriched Se and I, and the ability to produce food special (therapeutic and prophylactic) use enriched in Zn and Cu.